Sting has postponed three US concerts and canceled an awards appearance due to illness. In a statement published on Instagram on Wednesday, the British rock legend said that “with severe regret” he had canceled an appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards scheduled for Thursday following advice from his doctor.

The Every Breath You Take hitmaker was due to perform at the Bass Magazine Awards in California on Thursday, where he was also set to receive a lifetime achievement award. Sting- who is currently on the STING 3.

The British singer was due to play shows in Phoenix, Arizona, and Wheatland, California, later this week - and was also due to collect a lifetime achievement prize at the Bass Magazine Awards ceremony in California.

Sting has postponed two of his concerts and cancelled an awards ceremony appearance on doctor's advice. The former Police frontman, 73, was due to perform at the Bass Magazine Awards in California this Thursday, where he is set to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award.

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It's a surprise to fans that the singer is struggling with his health as he has openly shared that he follows a macrobiotic diet. This involves limiting his intake of dairy, sugar, meat and prioritising vegetables and grains as processed foods are a no-go.

Sting has postponed a series of concerts “due to illness”. The former Police frontman will no longer perform at the Bass Magazine Awards at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California on Thursday (23.01.

The music legend, 73, has called off his upcoming public appearances due to illness and has postponed two of his shows amid health issues.

Sting has taken to Instagram to issue an update on his health as the Every Breath You Take singer has been forced to cancel a number of his upcoming US tour dates