Jeff Lynne will no longer be performing his headline show at BST Hyde Park tomorrow night, it has been confirmed.
The 77-year-old was due to perform Electric Light Orchestra’s final-ever UK gig on Sunday night.
However, concerns began to mount when he cancelled a concert at Manchester’s Co-op Live just days ago due to ‘illness’.
Fans were still given hope, though, when BST organisers told Metro yesterday: ‘As reported, Jeff Lynne was unwell and unable to perform on Thursday, 10th July.
‘We are advised that there are currently no concerns with regard to Sunday’s performance.’
Alas, those hopes have now been dashed, with a fresh statement explaining that the star has been suffering from an infection.
‘Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow’s BST Hyde Park show,’ an announcement read to Metro.
It continued: ‘Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time, nor will he be able to reschedule.
‘The legacy of the band and his longtime fans are foremost in Jeff’s mind today—and while he is so sorry that he cannot perform, he knows that he must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time.’
After the message was also shared by the event on Instagram, ticketholders were advised to seek refunds.
Meanwhile, in the comments, fans were gutted by the update, but urged Jeff to ‘rest and get well’.
‘So sorry to hear this. But health first, always’, commented @thelexy1968.
‘Oh gosh…..please rest and get well Jeff 🥺’, echoed @chaithefrenchbulldog.
‘Aw gutted but more for Jeff than anything 💔get well soon’, added @hannahecklof.
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