PHIL Collins has revealed he’s in hospital amid rumours suggesting the Genesis hitmaker had been admitted to an end-of-life hospice.
The Another Day In Paradise singer, 74, has been the subject of worrying speculation centred on his wellbeing after opening up on a slew of health problems.
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Drummer Phil also admitted he believed he had “used up my air miles” in a candid confession in his recent documentary, which came after he sparked concern among fans during his last ever Genesis gig in March 2022 when he performed in a wheelchair.
Now the Sussudio singer’s spokesperson has confirmed the chart star is in hospital.
They told The Standard he is in the medical ward undergoing “knee surgery.”
Yet they insisted any speculation he is in end of life care was false.
HEALTH WOES
Back in 2022, Phil told how he was “very sick”, further fuelling health worries.
He then retired from live performances after being able to “barely hold a drumstick.”
He opened up on his condition in a recent documentary and, in the two-hour special, Phil revealed how years of bashing drum sets had physically impacted his body.
The In The Air Tonight singer’s hands, feet and body have suffered from decades of entertaining crowds.
Phil said: “If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks, then I’ll have a crack of it.
“But I just feel like I’ve used up my air miles.
“It’s still kind of sinking in a bit.
“I’ve spent all my life playing drums. To be suddenly not be able to do that is a shock.
“If I can’t do what I did as well as I did it, I’d rather relax and not do anything.”
Over the years Phil has sustained an injured vertebrae in his upper neck which has led to crippling nerve damage.
Phil Collins and his health issues revealed
PHIL Collins’ health has recently been put under the spotlight – here’s what we know
SUPERSTAR musician Phil Collins is known around the world thanks to his incredible songwriting and drumming talents.
But behind closed doors he has been battling ill health and been divorced three times.
Phil Collins is an English singer and instrumentalist, who is best known for being the drummer in the rock band Genesis.
The star was born in West London on January 30, 1951.
Phil’s career in the entertainment industry spans five decades, having started out as a child actor.
He is estimated to be the second wealthiest drummer in the world, beaten only by Beatles legend Ringo Starr, and has a net worth of £198M.
Having enjoyed a wealth of success in the 80s and 90s, Phil’s later years have been plagued by ill health.
Over the years he has sustained an injured vertebrae in his upper neck which has led to crippling nerve damage.
He also has acute pancreatitis – whereby the pancreas becomes inflamed and swollen over a short period of time.
Phil also suffers from “foot drop” which sees him now wearing orthopedic shoes.
Phil has been married three times.
His ex wives are:
- Andrea Bertorelli (1975 to 1980)
- Jill Tavelman (1984 to 1996)
- Orianne Cevey (1999 to 2008)
He has five children, Lily, Simon, Joely, Nicholas and Matthew.
During his last ever Genesis gig in March 2022 he performed in a wheelchair – leaving fans begging the star to “take care” of himself.
He also has acute pancreatitis – whereby the pancreas becomes inflamed and swollen over a short period of time.
Phil additionally suffers from ‘foot drop’ which sees him now wearing orthopaedic shoes.
Phil is the father of five children, including Emily In Paris star Lily Collins.
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