Heart has delayed the rest of their 2024 North American tour because Ann Wilson is undergoing cancer treatment.
The band canceled European tour dates in late May. The singer said in a statement:
“Dear friends, I underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous. The operation was successful and I’m feeling great but my doctors are now advising me to undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy and I’ve decided to do it. And so my doctors are instructing me to take the rest of the year away from the stage in order to fully recover.”
Wilson Will Continue Doing Shows
Wilson added, sharing when she plans to return to the stage:
“To the ticket buyers, I really do wish we could do these gigs. Please know that I absolutely plan to be back on stage in 2025. My team is getting those details sorted and we’ll let you know the plan as soon as we can. Thank you all for the support. This is merely a pause. I’ve much more to sing. Respectfully, this is the last public statement I’d like to make on the matter.”
Heart canceled the rest of their Royal Flush tour with Cheap Trick. The tour ran in April and May and was supposed to continue in August until September. They will also miss shows with Def Leppard and Journey in late July and early August. Tickets for the original shows will be valid for the new dates. More information about the rescheduled shows will be announced soon.
Heart Previously Canceled Their European Tour
The group postponed their remaining 2024 shows after canceling a European tour in late May. Wilson needed a routine medical procedure with a six-week recovery time. They shared the following message on social media:
“We regret to inform you that all upcoming Heart performances in Europe are canceled. In late May, Ann Wilson will undergo a time-sensitive but routine medical procedure for which the minimum recovery time is six weeks. Heart deeply regrets this unfortunate circumstance and hopes to return to Europe soon. Refunds will be available at point of purchase as applicable.”
The 2024 shows had Ann and Nancy Wilson reuniting after a break from 2016 to 2019 because of a family fight. Meanwhile, they toured separately.