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Mick Jagger is to undergo heart valve replacement surgery in New York this week, according to reports.
The Rolling Stones were forced to postpone their tour of North America which was due to start later this month, but in a statement gave no specific details as to the problems being suffered by Jagger which had led to this.
“Unfortunately today the Rolling Stones have had to announce the postponement of their upcoming US / Canada tour dates – we apologise for any inconvenience this causes those who have tickets to shows but wish to reassure fans to hold onto these existing tickets, as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced shortly,” it read.
“Mick has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour at this time, as he needs medical treatment. The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible.”
Jagger himself said he was ‘devastated for having to postpone the tour’ but would be ‘working very hard to be back on the road’ as soon as possible.