Rod Stewart suffered a health scare during a recent concert in Utah when the 81-year-old singer nearly passed out on stage.
Stewart was more than halfway through her performance at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater Friday night when the incident occurred. The singer was visibly uncomfortable and appeared to struggle through his 1981 hit “Young Turks.” At that point, paramedics came out backstage to help the ailing Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. A video obtained by TMZ, which you can watch below, shows that the rocker was given an oxygen tank to help with his breathing.
“The show must go on,” Stewart proclaimed to the crowd after taking several deep breaths and steadying himself. “I almost passed out there. Would you mind if I sit down for this one?”
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Stewart remained seated for the rest of the show, which included such classics as “Have I Told You Lately,” “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” and the encore “Love Train”. The elevation of the venue, approximately 4,300 feet above sea level, may have contributed to the situation.
Rod Stewart’s latest health issues
Stewart’s near-fainting incident is the latest in a recent string of health struggles. In May, the singer canceled some of his Las Vegas shows and was placed on vocal rest due to a sinus infection.
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He later canceled an additional performance in San Diego due to another sinus infection along with laryngitis. Fans were angered when the rocker was spotted at one of Scotland’s World Cup soccer matches in Boston a day later.
Stewart is in the middle of his One last tripscheduled to keep him on the road all summer.
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