Elton John cancels New Zealand shows as he battles pneumonia
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Elton John cancelled his two remaining New Zealand shows late Tuesday as he continued to suffer from a bout of pneumonia.
The shows have been rescheduled for next year. Earlier this week, John needed to cut short a performance in Auckland after he lost his voice and needed medical help on stage.
John said in a statement Tuesday he was 'incredibly disappointed' and sent his sincerest apologies to his fans. It was not immediately clear if his illness would affect other dates on his tour, which next moves to Australia.
Elton John performs at Mt Smart Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. WireImage
Video clips posted online by fans at Sunday night's performance showed John breaking down in tears as he told the cheering crowd he couldn't go on any longer. The 72-year-old singer said he had walking pneumonia and was assisted off stage.
By Nick Perry
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