'Heartbroken' Jeff Lynne pulls out of London show on medical advice
Musician Lynne, who was due to headline on Sunday, has pulled out on the advice of doctors following a "systemic infection".
A statement said: "Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow's BST Hyde Park show.
"Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time nor will he be able to reschedule.
"The legacy of the band and his longtime fans are foremost in Jeff's mind today - and while he is so sorry that he cannot perform, he knows that he must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time."
Mr Blue Sky, pulled out of a performance at Manchester's Co-Op Live, which was due to take place on 10 July.
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