Country music fans are praying for the legendary Kenny Rogers after the 79 year-old singer announced that he would be ending his farewell tour early over his ill health.
Rogers has reportedly been suffering from “a series of health challenges” in the past few months.
“Kenny Rogers has been working through a series of health challenges,” Rogers’ publicist told PEOPLE in a statement. “His doctors fully expect the outcome to be great, but they have advised him to cancel all performances through the end of the year to focus on recuperation.”
Rogers’ tour is set to end in June, and he is still scheduled to perform in Nevada, California, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New York, and Louisiana.
Rogers first announced his retirement in 2015, and he has spent the past two years traveling the world on his farewell tour called “The Gambler’s Last Deal,” which was named after his 1979 signature song, “The Gambler.”
“I didn’t want to take forever to retire,” Rogers said. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to say farewell to the fans over the course of the past two years on The Gambler’s Last Deal tour. I could never properly thank them for the encouragement and support they’ve given me throughout my career and the happiness I’ve experienced as a result of that.”
Rogers’ career has spanned six decades and included hits like “Islands In The Stream,” “Through the Years,” “Lady,” and “Lucille.”
“I’m sure I will miss it. I swore that I would do this until I embarrassed myself,” he said. “I’m getting to where I don’t walk around well. My mobility is really driving me crazy.”
Please say a prayer for Kenny Rogers as he continues to battle his health issues!
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