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What Happened To Phil Collins Health? Fans Of The English Drummer Are Worried If He Is Seriously Ill

Phil Collins has struggled with a variety of health issues over the last decade. His fans are concerned about his deteriorating health.

English drummer and singer Phil Collins performed in Berlin on Monday, March 8, 2022, at the Mercedes Benz Arena. During the performance, the frontman looked frail as he performed with his band Genesis.

Collins opted to remain seated throughout the performance. Meanwhile, concertgoers were left worried by seeing his condition.

Phil Collins Is Not In Good Health: Is The English Drummer Seriously Ill?

Phil Collins has been plagued by numerous health issues in recent years, says the Dailymail.

The singer's health had started deteriorating after he injured vertebrae in his upper back in 2009. He had sustained the problem during a live show.

Following the health issue, the English drummer had seemingly ditched playing the drum. He is said to have suffered excruciating pain due to serious nerve damage. 

Phil Collins, 71, sits during Genesis gig as his 'frail' appearance leaves fans concernedhttps://t.co/yd2HbgNYE5 pic.twitter.com/LjYsZ4d0X9

— Express Celebrity 💫 (@expressceleb) March 8, 2022

In addition, Fox News has released photographs from the concert, indicating that Collins has already stopped headbanging and moving about the stage. However, despite issues he and his band have always been there to entertain the fans. 

Phil Collins Spinal Injury And Progress As of Now

Phil Collins is 71 years of age so as his band members. He had suffered a serious spinal injury during his late fifties.

After falling from the stage, the singer had to undergo surgery to repair the vertebrae. He said that he lost feeling in his fingers and that he could only handle drumsticks if he taped them to his hands.

In a message published on the Genesis website, Collins at the time wrote: "After a successful operation on my neck, my hands still can’t function normally."

“Maybe in a year or so it will change, but for now it is impossible for me to play drums or piano."

phil collins in concert pic.twitter.com/uGFvxjuqIS

— Deutsche Guardiola (@Deutscheguardi1) March 9, 2022

In 2016, the drummer had opened up about his struggles with alcohol following his retirement and divorce. In the following year, he revealed that he was suffering from Type 2 diabetics that had abscesses on his foot causing infections.

In 2017, the artist slipped out of his hotel room in the middle of the night, resulting in stitches and severe wounds to his eyes.

Furthermore, he has been suffering from acute pancreatitis for a long time now.

Fans Are Worried About Phil Collins Declining Health

Phil Collins is one of the most loved rock and roll artists in the world. His most successful singles from the period include "In the Air Tonight", "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)", "Sussudio", and "Another Day in Paradise".

It's sad when our musical icons age too fast. To me, Phil Collins should look like he did back in 1985, not like this recent photo. pic.twitter.com/wDsrkt6wWU

— Major Tom (@KyTomCat33) March 9, 2022

Fans upon hearing about his condition have felt bad for the singer. They have wished him with love and healing in the coming days.

Phil Collins remains seated due to declining health while performing at Genesis gig in Berlin https://t.co/fxb6cLphY4 ... sending all the love and healing I can muster to one of the all-time greats — Tressa Beaumont (@Tressa_Beaumont) March 9, 2022

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Update: 2024-05-18