Penny Lancaster shares update with Rod after he cancels tour dates
Penny Lancaster shares update with Rod after tour cancellation

Penny Lancaster has taken to Instagram to share a sweet update with her husband Sir Rod Stewart hours after he cancelled the remainder of his farewell tour dates following heart surgery.

The Maggie May rocker, 81, shared a statement online on Tuesday evening after revealing he had undergone a routine coronary stent procedure.

Rod wrote: "I'm already feeling better and very much on the mend. I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone who has taken such wonderful care of me.

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"I am deeply disappointed to miss these shows and sorry to let my fans down, but I look forward to getting back on stage and having a good time with you all again soon."

Penny's affectionate gesture

Just hours later, Penny showed her support for her husband as she shared a picture of them affectionately kissing one another with Rod's track You're In My Heart playing in the background.

The pair, who have been married since 2007, first met in 1999 when the former supermodel was working as a freelance photographer on his tour. Penny and Rod share their two sons together, Alastair and Aiden.

Recovery and tour postponements

Rod confirmed in his post that doctors are pleased with his recovery and that he has returned to his normal daily activities.

However, medics have advised he takes the next four weeks off tour to recuperate and regain full fitness before returning to the stage.

The star is currently on his US leg of his farewell tour. Sir Rod called off his Tuesday night performance at Rocket Arena in Cleveland shortly after postponing his Sunday concert in Cincinnati at Riverbend Music Center.

The latter venue said at the time that it was due "to an unforeseen but minor medical procedure that required prompt attention."

Previous health issues

It's not the first time this year as he also cancelled two dates in Las Vegas and one in San Diego in June after falling ill with the flu.

Rod sparked health concerns that same month when he appeared on stage in Utah with an oxygen tank after he told crowds: "I nearly f***ing fainted there".

The singer, who rose to fame in 1971 with his first major solo hit Maggie May, has had a full on couple of years on tour as well as headlining Glastonbury in the Legends Slot last summer.

However, he previously hinted that he may retire from performing after his final farewell tour.

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