Sting is 'improving steadily' after illness and will resume performing 'soon'

Sting He recovers after illness prevents him from performing.

“Thank you so much for all the well wishes. I am steadily improving from a temporary sore throat that has prevented me from singing, although I look forward to resuming my shows and rescheduled performances soon. Instagram On Wednesday, January 22nd. “Love, Sting.”

The health update came one day after Sting's appearance An upcoming appearance has been cancelled Sting postponed three shows in a statement that said: “On the advice of his doctor, due to illness, it is unfortunate that Sting must cancel his appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards this Thursday.”

Sting was expected to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bass Magazine Awards event on Thursday, January 23. Two dates for his ongoing STING 3.0 concert tour have been postponed until the summer Understanding his healthWith shows in Arizona and California postponed.

In addition to the tour stops, Sting was scheduled to perform at the Cherrytree Music Company's 20th anniversary concert on Saturday, January 25, which has since been postponed to Thursday, May 29.

“Fans should keep their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honored on the new dates,” the initial statement concluded. “Sting sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience and expresses his gratitude to the fans for their understanding.”

Sting Upcoming appearance currently Scheduled for February. The Police singer will return to the stage at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis alongside Billy Joel Before traveling to South America as part of the STING 3.0 tour.

Before his health battle, Sting gave an interview to The Sunday Times During which he and his wife Trudie Styler He revealed that their son Joe lost his home in the Los Angeles wildfires.

“He has three young kids, so it's devastating,” Styler said. “They found a pet-friendly hotel for them and the dogs.”

The wildfires broke out in the Pacific Palisades area on January 7 and quickly spread to other parts of Los Angeles. Many celebrities who live in the area have I offered updates about the loss Their homes and personal belongings.

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