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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Music legend, 84, admits 'I might be dead next year' ahead of new tour
84-year-old Sir Cliff Richard has admitted that his upcoming tour could be his last, amid fears that he could be 'dead' by next year. The legendary crooner and controversial gravy-maker is set to embark upon a series of live shows in Australia and New Zealand. The octogenarian rock n' roll star has been a fixture of the music industry for almost 70 years, having rose to fame with the hit single Move It in 1958. He went on to release such hits as Living Doll (1960), We Don't Talk Anymore (1979) and Summer Holiday (1963), from his musical film of the same name. His global Can't Stop Me Now tour will get underway in Cardiff on November 30, before touring venues in Australia and New Zealand. However, Cliff, who turns 85 in October, has admitted that this could turn out to be his 'farewell tour,' should the worst come to pass. During an interview with the New Zealand radio station Coast, Sir Cliff – who was knighted in 1995 – admitted that he doesn't think too far into the future. After all, he might be 'dead next year.' 'The thing I would have to give up probably at some time is touring. It's very wearing, and you never know when you wake up in the morning whether your voice is still there,' he shared. Pressed on whether this would be his final ever tour, Sir Cliff said: 'I might be dead the next year!' 'So I don't even think about it anymore. It's one of those things. As I get older maybe I'll become less able to perform, so I can't say'. Elsewhere in the interview, he admitted that he wouldn't be breaking out his old dance moves. 'I don't want to be an 85-year-old guy trying to be 18,' the Mistletoe and Wine singer told hosts Toni, Jase and Sam. He may have once been credited as Britain's answer to Elvis Presley, but these days, Sir Cliff is best known for his colourful picture calendars, released every year to the delight of grandmas and ironic fans everywhere. The 2024 edition saw Sir Cliff posing aboard a luxurious cruise ship, showing off his collection of sunglasses and colourful shirts. Of the calendar, Sir Cliff said: 'I have grown to love cruising, it allows me to relax and regroup, sometimes prep for new projects, and above all, to socialise with friends who join me on ship. 'This calendar was fun to produce and allowed me to be creative in terms of where and how to take the images. 'I am pleased with the result, it's not me on stage or in a studio, and I hope you enjoy it too!' The release of Sir Cliff's cruising calendar came in the wake of his 'fat shaming' controversy which ensued during an ill-fated appearance on This Morning. Explaining his regret at not meeting Elvis, Sir Cliff told Alison Hammond: I had one chance, through a journalist when I was promoting Devil Woman in the States. More Trending 'At the end of the interview though, I said, 'Can we put it off?' because he'd put on a lot of weight, and I thought, if I'm having a photograph taken with him and it's going to be hanging on my refrigerator, it's got to look good.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'You should never have put it off, just because they're a little bit heavier,' Alison joked back. He went on: 'If you're a fan of somebody's, if you get the chance to meet them, meet them, even if they've put on weight!' Alison retorted: 'Is that why you don't want me over at your house?' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Robbie Williams releasing the album he actually wanted to after quitting Take That MORE: Astronomer launches investigation into Andy Byron and Coldplay kiss cam drama MORE: Chris Martin mortified after exposing couple's 'affair' during concert
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sir Cliff Richard, 84, says he ‘might be dead next year' as he reveals plans to quit touring
SIR Cliff Richard has revealed he "could be dead in a year", as he makes a sad revelation which will shock his fans. In a candid interview, The Young Ones singer, 84, spoke honestly about the future of his tours, as he gave his die-hard followers a heartbreaking update. Advertisement 5 Cliff Richard has revealed he could be 'dead next year' Credit: Getty 5 The much-loved star has revealed the future of his tours Credit: Getty 5 The star has been thrilling fans with his tours for many - seen here in the 80s Credit: Getty 5 Cliff burst onto the scene as a teenager Credit: Redferns Sir Cliff has enjoyed an incredible career which has spanned almost seven decades. Over that huge amount of time, the star, affectionally known as the Peter Pan of Pop, has been constantly touring. However, Speaking to New Zealand radio station Coast, he admitted that he can't do most of his old dance moves on stage anymore. Advertisement Read more on Sir cliff 'I don't want to be an 85-year-old guy trying to be 18,' he told them. Cliff is currently touring in Australia and New Zealand before returning to the UK in November. However, he has admitted that lately he has started to think about his own mortality. Asked if his Can't Stop Me Now tour could be a farewell tour, Cliff replied: 'I don't know. I might be dead the next year! Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Breaking Exclusive Exclusive "So I don't even think about it anymore. It's one of those things. As I get older maybe I'll become less able to perform, so I can't say…' The Bachelor Boy star admitted that the constant touring had started to take its toll. Cliff Richard arrives for Day 11 of Wimbledon 'The thing I would have to give up probably at some time is touring," Cliff revealed. "It's very wearing, and you never know when you wake up in the morning whether your voice is still there." Advertisement The singer - who shot to fame in the late 50s - said: 'I don't want to try and be 18 anymore. "I like singing now, I'm as excited now as I was when I came [to New Zealand] last time. 5 Cliff revealed that constant touring has 'taken a toll' Credit: Getty "And I'm sure the audience will see that we - the big band and I - are friends and almost a family when we're on tour. Advertisement "So we'll try and do something that will make it look as though I'm 18! But I'm not.' Cliff, who has sold more than 260 million records worldwide, has enjoyed huge sucess since bursting onto the scene as a teenger. His hits include Living Doll, Summer Holiday, Devil Woman, and We Don't Talk Anymore. While it wouldn't be Christmas if we didn't hear Sir Cliff's hit song Mistletoe And Wine . Advertisement His No1 hits include The Young Ones, Congratulations, Saviour's Day and Millennium Prayer, plus many more.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Sir Cliff Richard, 84, says he ‘might be dead next year' as he reveals plans to quit touring
Scroll to find out what the legendary star said about his future on the road CLIFF FEARS Sir Cliff Richard, 84, says he 'might be dead next year' as he reveals plans to quit touring Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIR Cliff Richard has revealed he "could be dead in a year", as he makes a sad revelation which will shock his fans. In a candid interview, The Young Ones singer, 84, spoke honestly about the future of his tours, as he gave his die-hard followers a heartbreaking update. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Cliff Richard has revealed he could be 'dead next year' Credit: Getty 5 The much-loved star has revealed the future of his tours Credit: Getty 5 The star has been thrilling fans with his tours for many - seen here in the 80s Credit: Getty 5 Cliff burst onto the scene as a teenager Credit: Redferns Sir Cliff has enjoyed an incredible career which has spanned almost seven decades. Over that huge amount of time, the star, affectionally known as the Peter Pan of Pop, has been constantly touring. However, Cliff, who will turn 85 in October, has admitted he may have to quit touring, as he gets older. Speaking to New Zealand radio station Coast, he admitted that he can't do most of his old dance moves on stage anymore. 'I don't want to be an 85-year-old guy trying to be 18,' he told them. Cliff is currently touring in Australia and New Zealand before returning to the UK in November. However, he has admitted that lately he has started to think about his own mortality. Asked if his Can't Stop Me Now tour could be a farewell tour, Cliff replied: 'I don't know. I might be dead the next year! "So I don't even think about it anymore. It's one of those things. As I get older maybe I'll become less able to perform, so I can't say…' The Bachelor Boy star admitted that the constant touring had started to take its toll. Cliff Richard arrives for Day 11 of Wimbledon 'The thing I would have to give up probably at some time is touring," Cliff revealed. "It's very wearing, and you never know when you wake up in the morning whether your voice is still there." The singer - who shot to fame in the late 50s - said: 'I don't want to try and be 18 anymore. "I like singing now, I'm as excited now as I was when I came [to New Zealand] last time. 5 Cliff revealed that constant touring has 'taken a toll' Credit: Getty "And I'm sure the audience will see that we - the big band and I - are friends and almost a family when we're on tour. "So we'll try and do something that will make it look as though I'm 18! But I'm not.' Cliff, who has sold more than 260 million records worldwide, has enjoyed huge sucess since bursting onto the scene as a teenger. His hits include Living Doll, Summer Holiday, Devil Woman, and We Don't Talk Anymore. While it wouldn't be Christmas if we didn't hear Sir Cliff's hit song Mistletoe And Wine. His No1 hits include The Young Ones, Congratulations, Saviour's Day and Millennium Prayer, plus many more.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sir Cliff Richard: 'I could be dead next year'
Sir Cliff Richard says he could be dead next year. The 85-year-old singer admitted he isn't sure if he will be retiring after his upcoming Can't Stop Me Now tour, insisting he has no idea what the future has in store for him. According to The Mirror, he told New Zealand radio station Coast: 'I'm sure the audience will see that we - the big band and I - are friends and almost a family when we're on tour. So, we'll try and do something that will make it look as though I'm 18! But I'm not. 'I don't want to be an 85-year-old guy trying to be 18. The thing I would have to give up probably at some time is touring. It's very wearing, and you never know when you wake up in the morning whether your voice is still there'. 'I might be dead the next year! So, I don't even think about it anymore. It's one of those things. As I get older maybe I'll become less able to perform, so I can't say.' Cliff previously insisted he will never retire as the word is not 'in his vocabulary'. He told The Mirror: 'I don't know if I ever want to retire. I don't mind stopping. 'Stopping would mean that I could absolutely change my mind any time I wanted to, or phone my office and say, 'Can you get us a couple of nights at the Royal Albert Hall?' 'So, retiring is not in my vocabulary, but stopping is good for me – I can work whenever I want to, if I want to.'
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cliff Richard says 'I might be dead next year' as he shares sad tour update with fans
Iconic singer Cliff Richard says he may have to quit touring after being on the road in 2025 as he tells fans 'I might be dead the next year' Sir Cliff Richard says he will probably have to quit touring - and the rock 'n' roll singer famous for his hip thrusts may only perform a few dance steps on stage at his upcoming shows. 'I don't want to be an 85-year-old guy trying to be 18,' he said, admitting that he has started to think about his own mortality. Cliff is performing in Australia and New Zealand before returning to the UK in November, a month after he turns 85. The singer, known affectionately as the Peter Pan of Pop due to his eternal youth, admits that touring can be exhausting and has started to take its toll. He said: 'The thing I would have to give up probably at some time is touring. It's very wearing, and you never know when you wake up in the morning whether your voice is still there.' Asked if his upcoming Can't Stop Me Now tour could be a farewell tour or if he could return, he was undecided. 'I don't know," he admitted. "I might be dead the next year! So I don't even think about it anymore. It's one of those things. As I get older maybe I'll become less able to perform, so I can't say…' However, he does hope to perform some of his trademark dance moves that first endeared him to fans back in the 1950s, when his performances of debut single Move It were deemed 'too sexy' for TV. He is hoping to perform a routine with two backing singers and dancers to his 1962 hit with his former band Cliff Richard and The Shadows, Do You Want To Dance? But acknowledges he is still yet to determine if it will be possible, and hopes to be able to when he starts rehearsals. He tells New Zealand radio station Coast: 'I used to move around a heck of a lot and there was a period when I would get four girl dancers, four guy dancers and I used to dance with them. 'What I don't want to be is an 85-year-old guy trying to be 18. So, I can still move on stage. And that's what I do. I've got two backing singers, two guys, and they can dance, they can act, they can sing, they can play instruments. 'And I'm going to see, when I get to rehearsals, to just say, 'let's talk about maybe doing two songs where you come and join me out front. And while we're singing something like Do You Want To Dance we do a few steps like that?' 'I don't want to try and be 18 anymore. I like singing now, I'm as excited now as I was when I came [to New Zealand] last time. And I'm sure the audience will see that we - the big band and I - are friends and almost a family when we're on tour. So we'll try and do something that will make it look as though I'm 18! But I'm not.' Cliff, who has sold more than 260 million records worldwide, has previously said he has no plans to retire, and spoke of his hopes to still be on stage in his 90s. Cliff's upcoming Can't Stop Me Now tour will include two dates at the Royal Albert Hall, where he holds a record for performing 32 dates in two batches. He is also the only artist to have a top 5 album in eight different decades.
