Sting Is ‘Steadily Improving’ After Illness, Will Resume Shows ‘Soon’

Sting is on the mend after an illness kept him from performing.

“Thanks so much for all of the well wishes. I am steadily improving from a temporary throat infection which has prevented me from singing, though I’m looking forward to resuming my performances and rescheduled shows soon,” the singer, 73, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, January 22. “Love, Sting.”

The health update came one day after Sting canceled an upcoming appearance and postponed three shows in a statement that read, “On advisement from his doctor, due to illness, it is with sincere regret 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 at the event on Thursday, January 23. Two dates of his ongoing STING 3.0 concert tour were pushed back to the summer to accommodate his health, with performances in Arizona and California being postponed.

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

“Fans should retain 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 extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding.”

Sting’s next appearance is currently set to take place in February. The Police vocalist 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 did an interview with the Sunday Times during which he and wife Trudie Styler revealed that their son, Joe, lost his home in the Los Angeles wildfires.

“He’s got three little ones so it’s devastating,” Styler said. “They’ve found a pet-friendly hotel for them and the dogs.”

Wildfires broke out in the Pacific Palisades on January 7 and quickly spread throughout other parts of Los Angeles. Many celebrities who live in the area have offered updates about losing their homes and personal belongings.

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