Ringo Starr has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The 82-year-old former Beatle has not spoken publicly about his diagnosis as of this writing, but it’s probably fair to say his loyal fans may have hoped Starr’s initial reaction to his diagnosis was to ‘go natural!’
Official confirmation of Starr’s diagnosis arrived earlier today via an official announcement.
According to Variety, the announcement read, “Today it has been confirmed that Ringo has been diagnosed with COVID and the tour will be postponed while Ringo recovers. Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and recover at home. As always, he and [his band] The All-Stars send peace and love to their fans and hope to see them back on the road soon. We will keep fans updated with any further news or changes.”
The “It Don’t Come Easy” singer’s diagnosis has caused the cancellation of the tour’s “next six” shows to be delayed, the outlet reported.
Starr’s Official COVID Diagnosis Confirmed After Ex-Beatle Gets Sick
Sir Richard Henry Starkey, better known as Ringo Starr, performs live on stage at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome on July 11, 2018. 11 Jul 2018 Picture: Ringo Starr performs live on stage at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome on July 11, 2018. Photo credit: Stefano Costantino / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA251845_001.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]Prior to the official announcement confirming Starr’s COVID diagnosis, Starr had been battling an illness over the weekend that had not yet materialized in a positive COVID diagnosis.
Starr’s illness resulted in the cancellation of two shows over the weekend, one in Michigan, and the other in Minnesota, according to Billboard.
Two casinos where Starr had been scheduled to perform, issued statements in response to the cancellation.
“Ringo is sick and hopes he can go through with the late decision,” an announcement from The Four Winds Casinos in New Buffalo, Michigan began, “but it has affected his voice so tonight’s show, scheduled to start in a few hours. cancelled. Ringo doesn’t have COVID.”
The announcement also assured fans that Starr and the rest of his All Starr band were “disappointed” to have to cancel the show.
Event venue also promised “ticket updates” for the show in its announcement. The full statement from The Four Winds Casinos was shared on Twitter by Starr’s fan account.
What Other Dates Have Been Cancelled?
Billboard also reported that a series of shows in Canada had been canceled due to Starr’s COVID diagnosis.
The dates are as follows:
Tomorrow, October 4, at the Canadian Life Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba
October 5 at the Sasketel Center in Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
October 6 at the Enmax Center in Lethbridge, Alberta
October 8th at the Abbotsford Center in Abbotsford, BC
October 9 at the South Okanagan Event Center in Penticton, BC
All of Starr’s current tour dates were originally scheduled to take place two years ago but were postponed due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. (All dates via Billboard)
This canceled date is not the first time the virus has affected Starr and his camp.
Variety also reported several US tour dates were canceled earlier this summer. The outlet went on to describe the All-Starr’s “[Edgar] Winter and [Steve] Lukather has been diagnosed with COVID.” Lukather became famous as a member of TOTO.
Two days ago, a photo of Starr flashing a peace sign before boarding a plane was posted to her Instagram account.
Former member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Benmont Tench, commented on the photo, offering his best wishes.
“Go ahead and stay safe,” Tench commented.
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