Fears for boyband star as pop icons reveal he'll miss 25th anniversary celebrations – a year after he was last seen

The Irish Sun

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THERE are fears for a boyband star, as the pop icon revealed he'll miss the group's 25th anniversary celebrations, a year after he was last seen.
The iconic Irish band kicked off their first ever world tour, Where Dreams Come True Tour, at the
Newcastle
Arena on February 9, 2001.
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There are fears for a boyband star, as the pop icon revealed he'll miss the group's 25th anniversary celebrations, a year after he was last seen
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It's been a year since Mark's last interaction with fans, where he posted a video saying 'Happy pride month everybody"
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Westlife issued a statement with an update about Mark
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And to mark the special milestone, the lads have launched their 25th anniversary celebrations.
But
It's been a year since Mark's last interaction with fans, where he posted a video saying 'Happy
pride
month everybody.'
In February 28, 2024, Mark announced he had to
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The star said the "physical demands" of the concerts and extensive travel proved "too much" for him and so he would "temporarily stand down from all
The dad-of-one opened up on his secret surgery hell, telling fans how he's gone under the knife for the fourth time since 2020 after medics found a "very large incisional hernia".
During those four years, the Sligo singer
sepsis
- a crippling infection that can be fatal.
Fellow Westlife band members Nicky, Shane and Kian broke their silence at the time to reveal they "completely respect" dad -of-one Mark's decision.
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Since it's been announced that Mark won't be on tour with Westlife, the band continued to write: "We hope he can join us back on stage when he is ready and able. He sends his love and positivity to you all as always.
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"The four of us can't quite believe it's been 25 years. We could only have dreamt of the continued love and loyalty you have consistently with shown us around the world.
"We are so lucky to have all of you with us and we can't wait to celebrate together."
In the comments fans were devastated, one person wrote: 'Love you guys... BUT, westlife isn't westlife without Mark. 3 just don't cut it.'
A second said: 'I don't know whether to cry with happiness that you're finally coming back for your 25th year anniv or sob at the fact that mark won't be joining you to celebrate it 😭🥺 I'm so overwhelmed…'
A third penned: 'Sending a huge love to
news
boys! We can't wait for all these new things come on our way! Much love!'
Someone else echoed: 'What happened to Mark? I remember reading that he was going to have surgery, but that was about two years ago. I'll be hoping and praying for his recovery!'
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Brian McFadden, Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan
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In the comments fans were devastated - but still very much looking forward to the Westlife reunion
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