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7NEWS
a day ago
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- 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
a day ago
- 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
a day ago
- 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.'
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Phil Collins' rep sets record straight after rumors of hospice run wild
Phil Collins' rep is speaking out about the singer's health. A spokesperson for the 74-year-old Genesis drummer told TMZ Saturday that Collins was hospitalized for knee surgery. The rep also shut down the rumor that Collins was in hospice care. 6 Phil Collins performs in Scotland in Oct. 2021. Redferns The Post has reached out to Collins' rep for comment. Collins has been out of the spotlight since he retired after his final show with Genesis in March 2022. He performed the concert while sitting down due to lingering effects of a spinal injury from 2007. The 'You'll Be In My Heart' singer also has drop-foot, a condition that left him with no sensation in one of his feet. He has used a cane to walk since 2015 after undergoing a spinal procedure. 6 Phil Collins attends the Little Dreams Foundation Gala Press Conference in Miami in 2017. Getty Images 6 Phil Collins seen at BBC Radio 2 in London in March 2020. GC Images In Feb. Collins gave a sad update on his health. 'The thing is, I've been sick. I mean very sick,' Collins shared to 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 Grammy Award winner added. 6 Phil Collins performs in Berlin in March 2022. Redferns In his 2024 documentary 'Phil Collins: Drummer First,' Collins opened up about how his health issues have left him no longer able to play the drums. 'I've spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock,' he shared. 6 Phil Collins performs at U Arena in Nanterre, France in March 2022. David Wolff – Patrick 'If I can't do what I did as well as I did it, I'd rather relax and not do anything,' he added. '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' son, Nic, who followed in his father's footsteps and took up the drums, also spoke about the 'Tarzan' composer's health in the doc. 6 Phil Collins sits court side at a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in 2015. Paul J. Bereswill 'Musicians, people in bands in general had this thought that they were invincible,' said Nic. 'I think that's really what it is with my dad is just this kind of sense of you're a drummer, you're invincible, you do what you do. But you don't know it's gonna take a toll in the long run.' Collins started playing the drums at age 5. He joined Genesis in 1970 and later became the band's lead singer.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Phil Collins' hospital dash and hospice rumours - what we know about his health
Phil Collins' hospital dash has sparked a flurry of rumours about the musician's health, with fans left fearing the worst, but what do we really know about his health? Speculation that Phil Collins was in hospice care has been dispelled following a hospital visit for the renowned drummer who has not been the only music legend of his generation to be struck down by illness. A spokesperson for the Genesis legend clarified that Collins is actually in hospital undergoing knee surgery, and is not on his deathbed. The rampant rumour that Collins was in hospice care sent shockwaves through his fanbase just days ago, causing distress among admirers already mourning the loss of other cherished stars like Ozzy Osbourne earlier this week. Earlier in the year, Collins did acknowledge his declining health. In a conversation with MOJO, he expressed a waning interest in making new music due to his "very sick." condition. He remarked, "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.", reports the Mirror US. "It's still kind of sinking in a bit," admitted the Grammy-winning artist. "I've spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock." Collins, who began drumming at the tender age of 5, noted that his lifelong dedication has "taken its toll on my hands, legs. "If I can't do what I did as well as I did it, I'd rather relax and not do anything," he stated. "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 singer performed his last concert with Genesis in 2022 as his mobility issues worsened progressively after a spinal injury in 2007 resulted in severe nerve damage. He took to the stage with Genesis bandmates Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks at London's 02 Arena, with his son, Nic, on the drums. The Against All Odds singer managed to complete the show while seated comfortably in a chair, joking that he might have to 'find a real job' due to his ongoing health struggles. Although he didn't elaborate on his current health status during the farewell performance, Collins has faced several health challenges over the years. In the 2024 documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First, he spoke about his deteriorating physical health. The star is renowned for his exceptional drumming skills and powerful vocals as part of the British rock band. He also holds a special place in the hearts of younger fans for his work on the "Tarzan" film, particularly his Oscar-winning song You'll Be In My Heart. In 2017, Collins was diagnosed with drop-foot, a condition that resulted in a loss of sensation in one of his feet. At the time, he revealed that the condition was a "result of a back operation which makes it difficult to walk." In his documentary, Nic disclosed that his father had major neck surgery in 2015, and has been using a cane to assist with walking ever since.
