Skip to content
Search AI Powered
Human content, AI powered search.

Latest Stories

Heart Postpones Tour As Ann Wilson Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: 'I've Much More To Sing'

Ann Wilson
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

The legendary rocker shared on Instagram that she's taking the rest of the year off to recover after an operation discovered cancer, but plans to be back in 2025.

AB Keith
By AB KeithJul 08, 2024
AB Keith
AB Keith is an educator turned roadtripper who is currently teaching virtually while touring the USA. Her dream is to visit all the national parks and create a series of nonfiction children's books about NP adventures through the eyes of her dog, Backpack Benny.
See Full Bio

Heart just announced they will be postponing their Royal Flush Tour "due to medical reasons" as Ann Willson revealed she was diagnosed with cancer.

The band made the announcement via social media, encouraging fans to "hold on to their tickets" as they plan to reschedule the postponed shows.

Wilson herself took to Instagram, as well, updating fans on her health and revealing her cancer diagnosis.

On July 2, the legendary rocker shared:

“Dear friends, I recently underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous."
“The operation was successful & I’m feeling great but my doctors are now advising me to undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy & I've decided to do it.”

She continued that doctors instructed her to “take the rest of the year away from the stage in order to fully recover."

Wilson then expressed her hopes to be performing again next year.

“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 & we’ll let you know the plan as soon as we can.”

The singer finished her post:

“This is merely a pause. I’ve much more to sing."
“Love, Ann Wilson."
"Respectfully, this is the last public statement I’d like to make on the matter.”

Fans offered their support in the comments.

@heartofficial/Instagram

@heartofficial/Instagram

@heartofficial/Instagram

@heartofficial/Instagram

@heartofficial/Instagram

@heartofficial/Instagram

@heartofficial/Instagram

@heartofficial/Instagram

@heartofficial/Instagram

Many said they were sad to miss the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee's performance, but Wilson should put her health and well-being first.

@heartofficial/Instagram

@heartofficial/Instagram

@heartofficial/Instagram

In late May, Wilson announced the cancellation of Heart performances in Europe stating she would be “undergo[ing] a time-sensitive but routine medical procedure."

She added in the caption:

"I’m okay! Please don’t worry."
"I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. It’s certainly an inconvenience for me."
"Love & respect always, Ann"

We're sending our love.

Latest News

More from Entertainment/celebrities

Person with laptop open at work
Photo by NordWood Themes on Unsplash

People Explain Which Professions They Avoid Dating Altogether

When it comes to dating, most of us have an idea of the type of person we'd like to date, including certain physical attributes and interests.

But some of us go so far as to have workplace wish list items, including the professions we'd never consider dating.

Keep ReadingShow less
Donald Trump Jr. and MAGA supporters during his visit to Greenland
@DonaldJTrumpJr/X

Greenland Official Rips Don Jr.'s 'Staged' Visit, Says Trump Was Flipped Off By Locals

Pipaluk Lynge-Rasmussen, a member of Greenland's parliament, called out the "staged" nature of Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to the island territory, even reporting that he and his entourage were flipped off by locals at the airport.

Lynge, who stressed that Greenland wants “our own independence and democracy” and not be beholden to the U.S., spoke after President-elect Donald Trump’s eldest son flew to Greenland and met with locals he claimed are supportive of the U.S. taking it over.

Keep ReadingShow less
Pamela Anderson; The Chicks
Aeon/GC Images; SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Image

Pam Anderson 'Almost Got Killed On A Plane' After Man Mistook Her For Member Of The Chicks

Actor Pamela Anderson talked recently in a podcast about a harrowing encounter on an plane back in the 2000s.

Anderson, talking with the Happy Sad Confused podcast at the 92Y venue in NYC, concluded nearly an hour of conversation with a harrowing story of political obsession and mistaken identity that had her terrified in her seat of a plane.

Keep ReadingShow less
Firefighter extinguishing a home fire with @DogRightGirl's X that reads: 'The disconnect is jaw dropping. Just wow.'
Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images, @DogRightGirl

LA Real Estate Investor Sparks Debate With Offer To Pay 'Private Firefighters' To Save His Home

A Los Angeles businessman sparked backlash by writing a post on his now-deleted X (formerly Twitter) account offering to pay private firefighters "any amount" to save his mansion in the Pacific Palisades amid the raging LA wildfires.

On January 7, Keith Wasserman, a real estate executive and co-founder of Gelt Venture Partners, asked:

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshots of LA parking officer issuing parking ticket
@Osint613/X

Video Of LA Police Officer Still Giving Out Parking Tickets Despite Wildfires Divides Social Media

Thousands of Los Angeles County residents have been forced to evacuate to avoid toxic air inhalation and the encroaching wildfires that have destroyed more than a thousand homes and businesses across the region.

So far, five people have lost their lives. Two of the largest active fires, the Pacific Palisades and the Eaton fires, remain designated 0% containment zones as firefighters continue efforts to extinguish raging flames.

Keep ReadingShow less