Sir Tom Jones sparks health concerns as he shares career news
Sir Tom Jones has sparked worry among his followers after a recent Instagram post on June 17. The Voice coach, who recently marked his 85th birthday, is currently preparing for his UK and Europe tour.
He launched this thrilling part of his tour with an unforgettable performance at the historic Hampton Court Palace, where he mesmerised the crowd with his electrifying vocals and stage charisma.
While many fans enthusiastically applauded his performance, several followers voiced concerns about his health. In a heartfelt message accompanying the post, Sir Tom expressed his gratitude by writing: "Thank you to everyone who came to our @hcpfestival show last night to kick off our tour in style!"
In response, one fan wrote: "Please take care, that's a very long tour."
Another added: "Again, congratulations on your 85th birthday. I love you and the boys. Don't understand why you need to tour so much.
They continued: "It's so taxing even on your hips, your knees, your feet. Stay home and enjoy life in London. You worked hard enough," reports the Express.
Others echoed similar sentiments, with a third commenting: "Hi Tom, I hope you are doing good. Take care," and a fourth said: "Love Sir Tom, take it easy on your tours."
A fifth remarked: "Good to see you, Sir Tom. Stay strong and healthy."
Sir Tom, who concluded the North American leg of his tour earlier this spring, had already faced similar concern from fans when he first announced the tour back in January.
Despite some concerns, the iconic singer is showing no signs of taking a step back. The Welsh legend, known for belters like "Sex Bomb," recently had a heart-to-heart with his The Voice co-star Will.i.am, who was in awe of the singer's enduring presence in the industry.
Will exclaimed, "To see you here, still being that inspiration and still being active, is just mind-boggling. "
Sir Tom candidly replied: "It is to me as well.
"As the years go on, you think, 'How long is this voice going to last?' I'm on stage and I open up and there it is and I think 'Is that voice coming from me?' and that's the God's honest truth, you know. I'm 84 this year."
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