Legendary musician Phil Collins is tackling hospice rumors
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Phil Collins I’m hospitalized, but I’m not a terminal illness.
Despite swirling online rumours that have sparked concerns among fans, the legendary Genesis frontman, 74, is currently recovering from knee surgery and is not receiving hospice care, his representative said people.
Speculation that Collins is in the hospice is “completely wrong,” his representative revealed.
Phil Collins is not “hunger” to make new music during “very sick”
Officials at Genesis Frontman have confirmed why Collins is hospitalized despite the swirling rumors. (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Collins representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Rumors about Collins, recognized by hospice care, comes after he was opened up about his health challenges earlier this year.
In February, Collins shared in an interview Mojo He is not “hunger” to make new music due to ongoing health issues. In 2022, the legendary musician revealed that he was unable to play the drums because it was too difficult to pick up the drumsticks.
Phil Collins says he can no longer play the drums due to health issues. (Brian Lassick/Wire Image)
“I think I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I’m not hungry for that anymore. I mean I was sick. I’m very sick,” Collins said.
The latest original work Collins did was in 2002 for his solo album, Testify. In 2010 he released “Going Back,” which consists of covers from Motown, but since then he hasn’t released anything.
Phil Collins remains sitting during a Berlin concert after revealing he can no longer play drums
Earlier this year, Collins admitted he was “very sick.” (David Wolff-Patrick/Redferns)
Genisis took part in the tour in 2022, with Collins taking part. He sat in a chair to sing during the performance, and his son Nick played the drums.
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Collins was forced to retreat from the drums in 2007 when he suffered a serious spinal injury. Nerve damage.
“My vertebrae have crushed my spinal cord because I’m pushing the drums in,” Collins said. Daily Mail 2009.
Phil Collins previously said it was too painful to pick up a drumstick. (Dave Hogan)
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“It comes from years of performance,” he said. “I can’t even hold the stick properly without pain. I would tape the stick in my hand and pass.”
Collins performed live on stage in Sydney, Australia around 1985. (Bob King/Redferns)
Collins joined Genesis in 1970, and the band was head-on by singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel. In 1975, Gabriel left the band, and Collins took over as lead singer and Faith for Genesis.
In 1996, Collins officially left the band and pursued a solo career, but achieved massive solo success in the 1980s.
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Emily Trainham of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.