By Carly Thomas, Hollywood Reporter | Johnny Mathis has announced he’s retiring from live stage performances due to “age and memory issues which have accelerated.” The news was shared in a statement on the 89-year-old’s Facebook page Wednesday: “While there are still some exciting concerts coming up, regrettably all Johnny Mathis concerts from June 2025 onwards are now canceled.”
“As many of you may already be aware, Johnny Mathis is approaching his 90th birthday this year,” the statement continued. “So, it’s with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis’ age and memory issues which have accelerated, we are announcing his retirement from touring & live concerts.”
According to Mathis’ website, the singer-songwriter has four concerts remaining on his 2025 Voice of Romance tour before he officially retires, including in Pennsylvania, Indiana, California and New Jersey, with his final show scheduled for May 18. As for the four canceled shows, “refunds will be made through the original point of purchase,” according to the post.
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Read the rest of this announcement here:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/johnny-mathis-to-retire-from-live-stage-performances-due-to-age-and-memory-issues/
Photo: Johnny Mathis | From his Facebook page
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