Westlife star missing from shows as band share ‘important news'
In a statement to X/Twitter posted on Wednesday evening (11 June), the Nineties boyband formed of Feehily, Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne and Kian Egan aid they were 'thrilled' to announce the launch of their 25th anniversary celebrations.
'On [9 February 2001] we kicked off our first ever world tour at the Newcastle Arena,' they said. 'Who would have thought we would still be here 25 years later?
'We have so many exciting plans to share with you very soon, which will include new music, an album, special shows and many, many more surprises along the way.'
The statement continued: 'Sadly, Mark will be unable to join the celebrations. We hope he can join us back on stage when he is ready and able. He sends his love and positivity to you all as always.'
Westlife said the four of them struggled to believe it had been 25 years since their first world tour.
'We could only have dreamt of the continued love and loyalty you have consistently shown us around the world,' the band said.
'We are so lucky to have all of you with us and we can't wait to celebrate together. Happy 25th to us all!'
Feehily, 48, stepped back from the group in February last year due to health issues and has remained out of the public eye since then.
In a lengthy post, the musician said that his 'challenges' had begun in August 2020 while undergoing an unspecified surgery.
Due to complications from the surgery, Feehily contracted sepsis, a dangerous infection that required emergency surgery and a longer stay in the hospital.
'It was physically and mentally a very difficult time,' he explained, noting that due to Covid restrictions at the time, he was unable to receive visitors, including from his fiancée and their 10-month-old daughter.
Feehily said he then developed a hernia during the tour, resulting in his fourth major surgery since the start of his health problems.
This prompted him to take the difficult decision to step back from the tour in order to fully recover.
'For now, I have to make the right decision for my health and wellbeing, for my family, and for myself as a person,' he said. 'Please don't worry… I will see you very soon, beautiful people! WESTLIFE FOREVER!'
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