Rod Stewart issued grim warning from doctor ahead of final tour
A longevity expert has claimed Sir Rod Stewart's decision to quit touring could save his life. The 81-year-old Maggie May hitmaker announced his final tour in a statement on Monday September 28. "My dear friends, the time has come to say farewell to life on the road," he penned. "After more than six decades, The Final Encore will most definitely be my last. I’ve been singing the music I love since I was 19 years old, and I’ve had the privilege of taking it around the world to all of you.
TL;DR
- Sir Rod Stewart, 81, announced his final tour, "The Final Encore," concluding over six decades on the road.
- Stewart had to cancel U.S. and Mexico tour dates in August 2026 due to needing a coronary stent procedure.
- A longevity expert stated that quitting touring life is essential for Stewart's survival given his age and health history.
- The singer had the stent fitted in August after an "unforeseen" hospitalization, and is now recuperating.
- Doctors advised four weeks of rest post-surgery, but Stewart is reportedly recovering well and feeling better.