Jeff Lynne's ELO cancel farewell gig at BST Hyde Park due to frontman's illness
The Mr. Blue Sky band had been scheduled to play the last gig on their Over and Out farewell tour in London on Sunday (13.07.25) night but doctors have advised the 77-year-old musician that he will not be able to take to the stage.
A statement issued on Saturday (12.07.25) read: "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."
It went on: "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."
ELO had been forced to cancel their gig at Manchester's Co-Op Live on Thursday (10.07.25) just minutes before taking to the stage, which had sparked fears that the Hyde Park farewell might not take place.
A statement on the band's social media accounts confirmed: "Unfortunately, due to illness, tonight's scheduled performance of Jeff Lynne's ELO at the Co-Op Live will not be going ahead.
"Jeff is devastated he cannot perform this evening. More information will become available as soon as possible. For refunds, please go to your point of purchase."
The singer had previously discussed how it was fitting to be performing ELO's final show at Hyde Park, as it was where the Evil Woman band returned to the stage after a 25-year absence in 2014.
Jeff said: "My return to touring began at Hyde Park in 2014.
"It seems like the perfect place to do our final show. We couldn't be more excited to share this special night in London with our UK fans.
"As the song goes, 'We're gonna do it One More Time!'"
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