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Rod Stewart cancels North American tour following heart surgery

81-year-old singer Rod Stewart halts shows in North America due to heart surgery.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Rod Stewart, the famous 81-year-old British singer, announced the cancellation of his entire North American tour. The decision came after he underwent heart surgery.

According to sources, Stewart's recovery will require the artist to stay away from the stage for a minimum of four weeks.

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