Elton John has been forced to cancel his show in Indianapolis after telling fans he is ‘extremely unwell’.
The 72-year-old took to Twitter on Saturday evening where he made the announcement to his 826,000 followers.
Sharing a picture of himself sat beside his piano, the father-of-two apologised for rescheduling the concert until March 2020.
The Honky Cat hitmaker wrote: ‘To my dear fans in Indianapolis, It is with the heaviest heart that I’m forced to deliver the news that I am extremely unwell and therefore unable to perform at @TheFieldhouse tonight.
‘I absolutely hate to let my fans down, but I owe it to you to put on the best #EltonFarewellTour show possible and unfortunately that’s simply not possible.’
He added: ‘The date will be rearranged for March 2020, and I promise I will deliver the show you deserve. Thank you so much for your support and understanding. Elton x.’
Fans were quick to comment and sent their well wishes to the living legend.
‘You don’t need to apologise! Your health is more important! Get well soon Elton! get all the rest that you need,’ one wrote while another added: ‘Elton, please take care of yourself. Love & healing to you for a speedy recovery.’
Someone else said: ‘Please don’t feel bad about feeling unwell, your health is ultimately what matters so please take care of yourself and take your time to fully recover before heading out on the road again.’
The venue also shared the same message, adding: ‘Due to illness, Elton John’s concert slated for tonight, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020.
‘We do apologise for any inconvenience caused by this necessary change and wish Elton a speedy recovery.’
The news comes just days after the Rocketman’s husband David Furnish lost his mother.
Paying tribute to the ‘beautiful, angelic’ lady, the proud son wrote on Instagram: ‘Today I lost my beautiful, angelic Mother. She passed away peacefully in the middle of the night, with me and my brothers by her side.
‘Mum radiated gentle kindness. She was utterly devoted to her family. We all richly benefitted from her patient wisdom and bountiful love.’
He posted a picture of his parents on their wedding day and added: ‘I treasure this photo of Mum and Dad on their wedding day – bursting with joy and fresh-faced optimism over their union and the life they planned to build together.
‘They shared the greatest love I have ever known; A rock-solid foundation from which my brothers and I flourished.’
The filmmaker concluded: ‘Rest in peace Mum. You lived your life impeccably. I will never forget you. I promise to do my best to pass the gifts you gave to me on to my own beautiful sons.’
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