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Rod Stewart's Health Showdown Sparks Fan Fury
24 Jun
Summary
- Rod Stewart used an oxygen tank during a show due to breathlessness and heat.
- Fans criticized Stewart for canceling a show then attending a football match.
- Stewart's actions led to accusations of insensitivity from disappointed fans.
Sir Rod Stewart, 81, recently required an oxygen tank to complete a performance in West Valley City, Utah. Clips from the concert showed Stewart visibly struggling with breathlessness during a song, at one point requesting to sit down. The venue's high altitude and warm temperatures may have contributed to his condition.
However, Stewart faced significant backlash from fans after cancelling a scheduled show in California due to illness. Less than 24 hours later, he posted a social media update showing him traveling to Boston with his sons to watch Scotland play in the World Cup. Fans expressed disappointment and accused him of insensitivity, questioning his reasons for cancellation versus his ability to travel for a football match.
