Rod Stewart's touching message to Penny Lancaster after sharing health fears
After enduring a particularly tough few weeks, the legendary singer celebrated a momentous occasion last month with his triumphant return to Glastonbury Festival.
Sir Rod's eagerly awaited comeback on the prestigious Pyramid Stage was shrouded in uncertainty as health issues forced him to reschedule and scrap several performances prior to the event.
In the run-up to the festival, he informed his fans via Instagram that he had to postpone and cancel some of his US tour dates, suffering from what Penny referred to as the "worst" kind of flu "you can get."
He announced the cancellation of three Las Vegas shows and one in Lake Tahoe, while his June 12 performance in Rancho Mirage, California, and his June 15 gig in Paso Robles, California, were moved to September 20 and 21, reports Edinburgh Live.
However, in a recent chat with Hello! magazine, Penny revealed that Sir Rod initially feared he wouldn't recover in time for Glastonbury, confessing to her: "I don't think I'm going to be well enough. I tried my voice out, and it's not working."
Defying expectations, Sir Rod Stewart made a triumphant return to Glastonbury on June 29, taking the Legends Slot on the Pyramid Stage by storm.
Penny Lancaster was there to celebrate his performance, describing him as having the "biggest grinning face" and congratulating him with a heartfelt "You did it," as he came off stage.
Sir Rod, not one to hog the limelight, quickly returned the praise to Penny, affectionately remarking: "I couldn't have done it without you."
The couple's romance began back in 1999, following Sir Rod's separation from his former wife, Rachel Hunter. After an eight-year courtship, they exchanged vows in the picturesque Italian village of Portofino on June 16, 2007.
Penny recently shared that Sir Rod had battled through what she termed the "worst" flu, but he's now gearing up to resume his global tour.
Fans can look forward to seeing Sir Rod perform across the US, with future gigs planned in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria later this year.
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