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Daily Record
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Phil Collins major health update as star hospitalised amid 'end-of-life care' claims
The Genesis legend is in hospital, it's been confirmed Phil Collins has been hospitalised amid reports he is receiving end-of-life care. The Genesis legend, 74, was at the centre of rumours over the past week, suggesting he is facing a major health battle after a raft of issues caused concern amongst his huge fanbase. The iconic rocker last performed live back in March 2022 and was on stage in a wheelchair. He also recently claimed he believes he's 'used up my air miles' in a documentary and admitted he's 'very sick'. A spokesperson for the drummer, who suffers from type 2 diabetes and ongoing complications which occurred after an operation on his spine in 2007, has now denied reports that Collins' has been admitted to a 'hospice'. But they confirmed he's in hospital, in a medical ward, where he's facing 'knee surgery', it's reported by the Standard. The In the Air Tonight musician has long been dogged by health issues and in last year's Phil Collins: Drummer First documentary, he revealed to fans his active career has 'taken its toll' on his hands and legs and he's no longer able to play the drums. The star, who first picked up the sticks when he was aged just five, opened up on the gruelling physical challenges he's faced because of his job: 'It's still kind of sinking in a bit... I've spent all my life playing drums. "To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock." He went on: 'If I can't do what I did as well as I did it, I'd rather relax and not do anything. "If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I'll have a crack at it. But I just feel like I've used up my air miles." The dad-of-five damaged a vertebra in his upper neck as he performed at a gig in 2007 and he was forced to stop playing live shows altogether two years later due to excruciating nerve damage. In 2009 he said: "My vertebrae have been crushing my spinal cord because of the position I drum in. It comes from years of playing. I can't even hold the sticks properly without it being painful. "I even used to tape the sticks to my hands to get through. Don't worry, I can still sing." He made a comeback for a Genesis reunion tour - The Last Domino Tour - from 2021 - 2022, with son Nic, 23, taking his place behind the drums while Phil sang and played piano. In an interview with Mojo magazine last year, he said: "I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I'm not hungry for it anymore. The thing is, I've been sick, I mean very sick." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
7NEWS
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Phil Collins' reps speak out following hospice rumours
Phil Collins is recovering from knee surgery. The 74-year-old musician — who has admitted he is 'very sick' — was the subject of online rumours last week that he was receiving hospice care, but his representative confirmed to The Independent that was not the case. Instead, the former Genesis frontman is recuperating in hospital after having an operation on his knee. Collins — who has type 2 diabetes and ongoing complications from a 2007 spinal surgery, which means he can 'barely' hold a drumstick properly any more — said earlier in 2025 that his health issues meant he was no longer interested in playing music. He told MOJO magazine: 'I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I'm not hungry for it any more. 'The thing is, I've been sick, I mean very sick.' The In the Air Tonight hit maker would love to be able to drum again one day, but he believes he has 'used up my air miles'. Speaking in the Phil Collins: Drummer First documentary, he said: 'It's still kind of sinking in a bit… I've spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock.' Collins picked up his first set of drumsticks aged five, and he says the laborious playing has 'taken its toll' on his hands and legs. He said about his decision to retire: 'If I can't do what I did as well as I did it, I'd rather relax and not do anything. 'If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I'll have a crack at it. 'But I just feel like I've used up my air miles.' Collins has suffered for a long time with poor health since he injured vertebrae in his upper neck while performing in 2009. Two years later, he stepped back from performing due to crippling nerve damage, which rendered him unable to play the drums, before returning in 2015.
The Advertiser
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Phil Collins recovering in hospital after knee surgery
Phil Collins is recovering from knee surgery. The 74-year-old musician - who has admitted he is "very sick" - was the subject of online rumours last week that he was receiving hospice care, but his representative confirmed to The Independent that was not the case. Instead, the former Genesis frontman is recuperating in hospital after having an operation on his knee. Collins - who has type 2 diabetes and ongoing complications from a 2007 spinal surgery, which means he can "barely" hold a drumstick properly any more - said earlier in 2025 that his health issues meant he was no longer interested in playing music. He told MOJO magazine: "I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I'm not hungry for it any more. "The thing is, I've been sick, I mean very sick." The In the Air Tonight hit maker would love to be able to drum again one day, but he believes he has "used up my air miles". Speaking in the Phil Collins: Drummer First documentary, he said: "It's still kind of sinking in a bit… I've spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock." Collins picked up his first set of drumsticks aged five and he says the laborious playing has "taken its toll" on his hands and legs. He said about his decision to retire: "If I can't do what I did as well as I did it, I'd rather relax and not do anything. "If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I'll have a crack at it. "But I just feel like I've used up my air miles." Collins has suffered for a long time with poor health since he injured a vertebrae in his upper neck while performing in 2009. Two years later, he stepped back from performing due to crippling nerve damage, which rendered him unable to play the drums, before returning in 2015. Phil Collins is recovering from knee surgery. The 74-year-old musician - who has admitted he is "very sick" - was the subject of online rumours last week that he was receiving hospice care, but his representative confirmed to The Independent that was not the case. Instead, the former Genesis frontman is recuperating in hospital after having an operation on his knee. Collins - who has type 2 diabetes and ongoing complications from a 2007 spinal surgery, which means he can "barely" hold a drumstick properly any more - said earlier in 2025 that his health issues meant he was no longer interested in playing music. He told MOJO magazine: "I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I'm not hungry for it any more. "The thing is, I've been sick, I mean very sick." The In the Air Tonight hit maker would love to be able to drum again one day, but he believes he has "used up my air miles". Speaking in the Phil Collins: Drummer First documentary, he said: "It's still kind of sinking in a bit… I've spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock." Collins picked up his first set of drumsticks aged five and he says the laborious playing has "taken its toll" on his hands and legs. He said about his decision to retire: "If I can't do what I did as well as I did it, I'd rather relax and not do anything. "If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I'll have a crack at it. "But I just feel like I've used up my air miles." Collins has suffered for a long time with poor health since he injured a vertebrae in his upper neck while performing in 2009. Two years later, he stepped back from performing due to crippling nerve damage, which rendered him unable to play the drums, before returning in 2015. Phil Collins is recovering from knee surgery. The 74-year-old musician - who has admitted he is "very sick" - was the subject of online rumours last week that he was receiving hospice care, but his representative confirmed to The Independent that was not the case. Instead, the former Genesis frontman is recuperating in hospital after having an operation on his knee. Collins - who has type 2 diabetes and ongoing complications from a 2007 spinal surgery, which means he can "barely" hold a drumstick properly any more - said earlier in 2025 that his health issues meant he was no longer interested in playing music. He told MOJO magazine: "I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I'm not hungry for it any more. "The thing is, I've been sick, I mean very sick." The In the Air Tonight hit maker would love to be able to drum again one day, but he believes he has "used up my air miles". Speaking in the Phil Collins: Drummer First documentary, he said: "It's still kind of sinking in a bit… I've spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock." Collins picked up his first set of drumsticks aged five and he says the laborious playing has "taken its toll" on his hands and legs. He said about his decision to retire: "If I can't do what I did as well as I did it, I'd rather relax and not do anything. "If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I'll have a crack at it. "But I just feel like I've used up my air miles." Collins has suffered for a long time with poor health since he injured a vertebrae in his upper neck while performing in 2009. Two years later, he stepped back from performing due to crippling nerve damage, which rendered him unable to play the drums, before returning in 2015. Phil Collins is recovering from knee surgery. The 74-year-old musician - who has admitted he is "very sick" - was the subject of online rumours last week that he was receiving hospice care, but his representative confirmed to The Independent that was not the case. Instead, the former Genesis frontman is recuperating in hospital after having an operation on his knee. Collins - who has type 2 diabetes and ongoing complications from a 2007 spinal surgery, which means he can "barely" hold a drumstick properly any more - said earlier in 2025 that his health issues meant he was no longer interested in playing music. He told MOJO magazine: "I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I'm not hungry for it any more. "The thing is, I've been sick, I mean very sick." The In the Air Tonight hit maker would love to be able to drum again one day, but he believes he has "used up my air miles". Speaking in the Phil Collins: Drummer First documentary, he said: "It's still kind of sinking in a bit… I've spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock." Collins picked up his first set of drumsticks aged five and he says the laborious playing has "taken its toll" on his hands and legs. He said about his decision to retire: "If I can't do what I did as well as I did it, I'd rather relax and not do anything. "If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I'll have a crack at it. "But I just feel like I've used up my air miles." Collins has suffered for a long time with poor health since he injured a vertebrae in his upper neck while performing in 2009. Two years later, he stepped back from performing due to crippling nerve damage, which rendered him unable to play the drums, before returning in 2015.
Perth Now
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Phil Collins recovering in hospital
Phil Collins is recovering from knee surgery. The 74-year-old musician - who admitted earlier this year that he is "very sick" - was the subject of online rumours last week that he was receiving hospice care, but his representative his confirmed to The Independent that is not the case. Instead, the former Genesis frontman is currently in hospital recuperating after having an operation on his knee. Phil - who has type 2 diabetes and ongoing complications from a 2007 spinal surgery which means he can "barely" hold a drumstick properly anymore - admitted earlier this year his health issues have meant he is no longer interested in playing music. He told MOJO magazine: 'I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I'm not hungry for it anymore. 'The thing is, I've been sick, I mean very sick.' The In the Air Tonight hitmaker would love to be able to drum again one day, but he devastatingly believes he's 'used up my air miles'. Speaking in the Phil Collins: Drummer First documentary, he said: 'It's still kind of sinking in a bit… I've spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock.' Phil picked up his first set of drumsticks aged five and he says the laborious playing has 'taken its toll' on his hands and legs. He added about his decision to retire: 'If I can't do what I did as well as I did it, I'd rather relax and not do anything. 'If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I'll have a crack at it. 'But I just feel like I've used up my air miles.' Phil has suffered for a long time with poor health since he injured a vertebrae in his upper neck while performing in 2009. Two years later, he stepped back from performing due to crippling nerve damage, which rendered him unable to play the drums, before returning in 2015. Promoting Genesis' reunion shows, he previously said: 'I'm kind of physically challenged a bit which is very frustrating because I'd love to be playing up there with my son.'
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Music legend Phil Collins seen in rare appearance amid health battle
Music legend Phil Collins seen in rare appearance amid health battle Phil Collins was out in force to support his son Matthew as he played for Austrian football club WSG Tirol at the weekend, with the music legend making a rare appearance Singer and drummer Phil Collins has been candid about his health struggles (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) Music icon Phil Collins made a rare public appearance this weekend to support his son Matthew Collins during a crucial match with Austrian football team WSG Tirol. The father and son were spotted together in the stands, capturing a rare moment in a heartfelt photo after the game. Best known for timeless hits like In the Air Tonight, the 74-year-old musician shares Matthew and Nicholas with ex-wife Orianne Cevey, along with three other children: Joely, Lily, and Simon, 48. Phil met Orianne in the 1990s while she was working as his translator in Switzerland. The two married in 1999 but later parted ways in 2008. Despite WSG Tirol's narrow 3-2 defeat to Hartberg in the play-off on Saturday, Phil stayed to show support for his 20-year-old son and the team. Phil Collins' footballer son Matthew, 20, shares rare Instagram snap with his father as he supports him at game Interestingly, Matthew's connection to the Genesis frontman wasn't immediately known when he joined the squad. Head coach Manuel Ludwiger explained, "We Google the players we take on trial to find out about their past careers, it was only then that we found out Matthew is Phil Collins' son. We haven't signed him as a publicity stunt. It is purely down to his footballing ability.", reports the Mirror. Phil has openly discussed Matthew's deep-seated passion for football, recalling a conversation that showed his son's confidence in becoming a professional player. "Matt loves music, but loves his football even more," Phil noted. Article continues below Orianne Cevey and Phil Collins divorced in 2008 after nine years together (Image: Getty Images ) "He is certain he'll turn professional. The other day he said, 'Another five years and I'll be gone.'" For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter Earlier this year, Phil candidly shared news about his deteriorating health that's led to a complete lack of interest in creating music. The legendary drummer and singer, who hung up his sticks in 2022 due to escalating physical difficulties stemming from a spinal injury in 2007, gave a touching update on his wellbeing, having also been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2017. Speaking to Mojo magazine, he said, "I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I'm not hungry for it anymore." The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member added, "The thing is, I've been sick, I mean very sick." Recounting his long battle with spinal issues since 2009, he said, "My vertebrae have been crushing my spinal cord because of the position I drum in. It comes from years of playing. "I can't even hold the sticks properly without it being painful. I even used to tape the sticks to my hands to get through. Don't worry, I can still sing." In the poignant documentary released last year, 'Phil Collins: Drummer First', which was filmed over two years, Phil revisits his journey, placing emphasis on his drumming rather than his famous vocals. The deeply emotional film depicts the gifted artist grappling with the harsh reality that drumming, an art form once intrinsic to his life, had slipped away, and his days performing live were conclusively behind him. In the documentary, Phil addresses the impact of his health on his ability to play drums, saying: "It's still kind of sinking in a little bit. You know, I'm 71. I've spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock. "If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks, then I will have a crack at it. I just feel like I've used up my air miles," and confessed: "To be suddenly not be able to do that is a shock. If I can't do what I did as well as I did it, I'd rather relax and not do anything." Phil also expressed how his physical decline has affected him mentally: "I'm not a singer who plays the drums. I'm more of a drummer who sings a bit." Join the WalesOnline WhatsApp community WalesOnline has launched a new breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community. From the biggest court stories to the latest traffic updates, weather warnings and breaking news, it's a simple way to stay up to date with what's happening in Wales. Want to join? All you have to do is click on this link, select 'Join Community' and you're in. We will not spam your feed with constant messages, but you will receive updates from us daily. 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