Westlife member to 'stand down from all touring' amid health issues
Mark Feehily said it was with 'upmost regret' he was forced to temporarily stand down from performing.
news.stv.tvHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reporting.
- Mark Feehily has been in the news mostly for health-related pauses to his touring with Westlife. In early 2024 reports noted he would take a break from touring to focus on recovery after surgeries and serious health issues, with the band continuing on the US/Canada/Mexico/Brazil leg without him. This situation was described as a temporary stand-down for health reasons.[2][3]
- More coverage around that period emphasized that Feehily’s health challenges, including prior surgeries and complications such as sepsis, led to him stepping back from live performances, with the remaining members carrying on with the tour in his absence.[1][2]
- Follow-up pieces from local outlets around the same timeframe reiterated the message of a careful recovery plan and a temporary hiatus from touring until he is able to fully recover.[3]
If you’d like, I can search for the most current updates from today and pull direct headlines and dates, or summarize any specific articles you’re curious about.