Rod Stewart Details “Awful” Illness Led to Vegas Show Cancellations

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Do ya think Rod Stewart is ready to hit the stage once again? He does.

Just days after Rod Stewart unexpectedly canceled two concerts in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace, he explained what led to his decision.

Rod explained to the crowd at his June 2nd concert, in a video posted by @jasc24, that he had to cancel two shows last week because he was suffering from a severe sinus infection. He admitted he should have sought hospital treatment, but didn’t.

He revealed that not getting checked out ultimately led to his ears and eardrums getting infected.

“I honestly couldn’t hear anything,” he said. “When your ears are clogged, it really throws off your balance.”

Rod Stewart, 81, is recovering well and preparing for his upcoming shows at the Encore from May 27th to June 6th, and again from August 18th to 29th. However, he jokingly warned the audience that he might be a little unsteady on his feet during the performance.

Despite his ongoing recovery, Rod was in good spirits during his return.

“I’m here with a good voice,” he emphasized. “Enjoy yourselves!”

A spokesperson for the singer of “Don’t Ya Think I’m Sexy?” said in a statement to the Las Vegas Review that he’s cancelled his performances on May 29th and 30th based on medical advice.

For Rod’s part, he expressed his disappointment with the necessary cancellation.

He apologized to his fans, explaining that he’s resting his voice while recovering from a sinus infection. He hopes to see them soon at a show at Caesars Palace or during his tour this summer.

Despite rumors, Rod has made it clear he doesn’t plan on retiring anytime soon. He recently addressed fan speculation about his career ending in 2023, confirming he intends to keep performing.

He posted on Instagram in June to address any misunderstanding, stating he has no plans to retire. He feels he was born to sing and will continue performing as long as he’s able.

Rod is still recovering from a sinus infection, but keep reading to hear about other celebrities who have shared their health challenges.

In May 2026, the host of the BFFs podcast had emergency surgery when doctors found a large cyst on her ovary. The cyst had twisted her internal organs and caused internal bleeding.

After surgery, Brianna explained in a TikTok video that doctors found about half a liter of blood inside her pelvic area. She also had five cuts on her stomach, and the surgeons used a camera inserted through her belly button to locate the source of the bleeding.

Former Total Bellas star revealed that a breast implant moved after being hit in the chest by fellow WWE wrestler Piper Niven during a match in July 2025.

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, saying they would get the issue resolved eventually. She explained to the doctor that as soon as her career was over, she’d return to address the problem, wanting to ensure everything looked its best for future endeavors. She emphasized that things needed to be improved for what was to come.

Lupita Nyong’o, known for her role in 12 Years a Slave, received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus—in 2014, the same year she won an Academy Award for her performance in the film.

She didn’t reveal her diagnosis until 2025, sharing on Instagram that she had privately struggled with it for over ten years.

Ugh, it’s just… growing up, everyone acted like periods were supposed to hurt! Like, pain was just part of being a woman, and you were supposed to silently deal with it. It’s so frustrating because it feels like so many of us are going through this, and we’re all just suffering alone with it! It shouldn’t be like that, you know?

 

In July 2025, the actress from Daisy Jones & The Six revealed she was hospitalized for a hernia. This happened because she’d been wearing pants that were too tight, which caused a gap to form in her abdominal muscles.

Someone messaged Suki on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “You haven’t tweeted in a while!” Suki replied with a surprising explanation: she revealed she’d been afraid to tell them about a hernia caused by wearing very tight pants six months ago.

The former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared in April 2025 that he was recovering from surgery for a nearly ruptured appendix.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He explained he had a perforated appendix – it hadn’t fully burst, but was very close to doing so.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

A Racing Louisville midfielder fell to the ground early in her team’s game against Seattle Reign on September 14th at Lumen Field in Seattle.

According to Reuters, the U.S. Women’s National Team player was seen slowly sitting down on the field with a teammate supporting her, before suddenly collapsing. Trainers were immediately called to assess her condition.

I was absolutely devastated when I heard about Savannah. The NWSL posted on X that she got immediate medical attention right on the field, and they rushed her to the hospital to check her out. Thankfully, they said she’s stable and alert, which is the biggest relief, but honestly, I haven’t been able to stop worrying about her since!

Adam Devine revealed that injuries from being hit by a cement truck as a child continue to bother him now.

“It’s been incredibly difficult,” Devine shared on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast in 2025. “I experience muscle spasms all over my body, and doctors recently told me I was facing a life-threatening situation—within the last year, actually.”

He explained that his pain is intermittent, saying, “My body has a few quirks and isn’t quite working perfectly.”

A former contestant on The Bachelor went to the hospital because of severe back pain. He said he was in so much pain he had to crawl on his hands and knees, and the pain got worse during a road trip with a friend.

He described a lingering tingling sensation in his knees and toes, saying it was “crazy” even weeks after the initial issue. He explained that just a month prior, he was able to squat 295 pounds, but now he couldn’t even do a single squat or stand on one foot without falling. He compared the feeling to having a stroke.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

Gina Kirschenheiter, from The Real Housewives of Orange County, revealed that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, had a heart attack in March 2025, but he is now recovering.

In March 2025, the actor from 30 Rock experienced a medical issue at a New York Knicks game and had to be taken out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair.

The comedian later posted on social media to explain that he had actually been sick with food poisoning and was starting to feel better.

In February 2025, the former Even Stevens star revealed she was shot in the face during a birthday celebration for her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a clay pigeon shooting trip when the incident occurred.

In an Instagram post, she explained that she was accidentally shot in the face by someone else at a party. They fired a weapon unsafely, and she was hit five times, with one bullet narrowly missing her right eye. @thebrendanrooney quickly helped her, evaluating her injuries and rushing her to the hospital.

The former Kim Possible star shared that a small piece of something became lodged behind their eye. Doctors have advised against removing it with surgery right now, and they’ll be closely monitoring the situation, as their vision is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for being alive. She shared her deep love for her daughters, husband, family, and friends, and emphasized how quickly life can change. She urged everyone to cherish their loved ones and hug them whenever possible, saying she ‘saw her life flash before her eyes.’

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, despite its often harsh nature, because it ultimately helped her discover a health issue. After noticing she looked “puffy” during interviews, she was surprised when doctors began commenting on her appearance online, suggesting she might have Cushing syndrome. They pointed out changes in her face that prompted her to realize she’d been receiving steroid injections after a breast reduction and C-section. These injections, she learned, had caused the condition, something she wouldn’t have known about without the online feedback. In a recent newsletter, Amy expressed immense relief that her type of Cushing syndrome is temporary and she is healthy.

During a game in December 2024, an AHL player was accidentally cut in the face by another player’s skate and needed 25 stitches to close the wound. After his son made a full recovery, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald shared with ESPN how relieved they were, saying, “We feel very lucky, and I wouldn’t want any parent to go through that.”

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. She suddenly began to have stroke-like symptoms, struggling to speak and noticing her face drooping. Although her symptoms briefly subsided, she went to the hospital for evaluation. Tests revealed she had suffered a small blood clot in her brain, which doctors identified as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack). Further investigation at UCLA discovered Hailey had a hole in her heart called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Doctors determined the blood clot had traveled through this hole and reached her brain, causing the TIA. Hailey underwent a successful procedure to close the PFO and is now recovering well.

The same year Hailey faced a health issue, Justin also experienced one. In June 2022, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition that caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. This forced him to cancel the remaining dates of his Justice World Tour.

In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained the virus affected nerves in his ear and face, preventing him from blinking, smiling, or moving his nostril on the affected side, leading to complete paralysis. He also shared that it was becoming increasingly difficult to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well and feeling much better, adding that while the situation was frightening and unexpected, he was going to be okay and she was grateful he was fine.

Jamie Foxx recently shared details about the health scare he experienced in April 2023, which he had previously kept private. In his 2024 Netflix special, What Had Happened Was…, Foxx explained that he was suffering from a severe headache when he suddenly lost consciousness. He doesn’t remember the next 20 days.

Initially, a doctor gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home, but his sister, Deidra Dixon, was worried and took him to the hospital. There, doctors discovered he’d had a brain bleed that led to a stroke.

After surgery, twenty days later, on May 4th, Foxx woke up in a wheelchair unable to walk. He then traveled to Chicago for rehabilitation and therapy.

Foxx expressed his gratitude for the prayers he received, saying, “I needed every prayer.”

The reality TV star said she briefly stopped breathing while running a mile during the first challenge on the NBC competition show.

She shared on the show Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser that her memory of the event was fragmented. She recalled hearing a helicopter, feeling like she was floating, and then seeing her grandfather. After that, everything went dark, but she then saw light, which led her to realize she had died that day.

Let me tell you, I really hit a wall there for a while. I was so unwell, my body was essentially starting to fail. It turns out I had rhabdomyolysis, which is basically your body’s emergency stop button – a way of saying, ‘I need to shut things down before it’s too late!’ It was a scary wake-up call, and I’m sharing my story because it’s so important to listen to what your body is telling you.

Emilia Clarke, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed a harrowing health battle in a 2019 essay for The New Yorker. While filming the show, she experienced a severe headache while at the gym, followed by intense pain and vomiting. She quickly realized something was seriously wrong, suspecting brain damage.

A hospital scan revealed she had suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a life-threatening stroke caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She underwent immediate surgery to repair it, describing the pain as unbearable. During her recovery, she experienced aphasia, making it difficult to speak coherently.

After a week, the aphasia subsided, and she was discharged from the hospital a month later. However, a 2013 scan revealed the aneurysm had grown, requiring a second surgery. This surgery was unsuccessful, leading to a major bleed and putting her life at risk. Doctors had to perform a more invasive procedure, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia reports she has now made a full recovery and is “at a hundred per cent.”

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, credits her family with helping her through a difficult time. In January 2024, she suffered a stroke and immediately reached out to her loved ones. “They all rushed to be there for me,” she told TopMob News in December 2024.

Cori ended up staying in the hospital longer than expected due to other health issues. She explained that while she could have gone home after the stroke, she was also struggling with lupus and kidney problems.

Fortunately, Cori is now recovering well. “I’m doing great,” she said. “I just needed to regain some motor skills, but overall, I’m doing fine.”

Shailene Woodley struggled with significant health issues throughout her 20s. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she revealed she experienced hearing loss, extreme fatigue, and digestive problems that made even eating painful. For years, she received conflicting diagnoses from various doctors. Determined to find answers, Woodley, who comes from a holistic health background and studies herbalism, sought help from both traditional doctors and alternative healers. This challenging period lasted a full decade. She explained that the physical discomfort led to anxiety around food and eventually, struggles with body image and a sense of self. Thankfully, after years of addressing both her physical and mental wellbeing, Shailene is now healthy and feeling much better. She’s grateful to be able to say her health issues have resolved themselves.

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