‘80s Music Icon Postpones Tour Due to ‘Health Issue That Requires Urgent Treatment’

‘80s Music Icon Postpones Tour Due to ‘Health Issue That Requires Urgent Treatment’ originally appeared on Parade.

Midge Ure, the ‘80s music icon known for fronting Ultravox and co-writing and producing Band Aid’s charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” has been forced to postpone his upcoming tour due to a “health issue that requires urgent treatment.”

The singer-songwriter and record producer posted the news on his social media accounts on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

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“It is with great sadness and difficulty that I have to reschedule all shows planned from September onwards and aiming to be back on the road again by later this year,” he wrote. “During a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery,” he wrote.

Ure did not reveal details about his health issue but went on to apologize to his fans who may have already made plans to attend his upcoming gigs.

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“I know many of you travel great distances, often across borders to attend the shows, and I never take that support for granted. I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience or disruption this causes to your plans,” he wrote. “I remain fully committed to performing all shows currently scheduled for this month and I’m looking forward to being out there with you for as long as I’m able.”

“Let me reassure you that the A Man of Two Worlds tour is very much going ahead. I’m aiming to be back on the road again as soon as possible and looking forward to getting back out there and sharing this music with you all,” he added.

“My team and I are working closely with promoters to reschedule the affected dates, and we’ll share updates on my Facebook page as soon as we have them. I kindly ask that you respect the privacy of myself and my family during this difficult time,” he continued.

“Thank you, as always, for your understanding, patience, and unwavering support. It truly means a great deal,” he wrote, before signing off with “With thanks and love, Midge.”

Fans and some fellow artists were there to offer Ure support in the messages on Instagram.

“Sending you love and fortitude my friend. 💫,” read a message from the official account of the band Garbage.

“Sending healing vibes your way. Rest and get strong. 🙌,” wrote one fan.

“Wishing you a great team of medical staff, procedure, recovery, healing and best heath! [sic] Look heard to seeing you on the road again!” added another.