{
  "id": 13959776,
  "title": "Art Garfunkel Postpones U.K. Tour Over Respiratory Infection Diagnosis: ‘My Doctor Has Advised Me to Take Some Time to Rest’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/art-garfunkel-postpones-u-k-tour-over-respiratory-infection-diagnosis",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:05:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/art-garfunkel-postpones-uk-tour-respiratory-infection-1236358905/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Art Garfunkel, the 84-year-old former Simon & Garfunkel member and solo singer, has announced the postponement of his upcoming U.K. tour. The tour, which was to take place over the next week, was set to commence with a Tuesday night show at Watford Colosseum in Watford, England. Garfunkel's decision to cancel the performances was made due to a respiratory infection, as revealed in a statement issued by the singer. His wife, Kim, urged him to consult his doctor, and Garfunkel ultimately agreed, citing the need for rest and recovery. The emotional singer expressed his deep regret for disappointing his fans, acknowledging that performing for them has been one of his greatest joys. Despite the cancellation, Garfunkel assured his supporters that he is in good hands and expects to be fine once his health permits. The next scheduled show on the tour is set to take place on Oct. 21 at L'Olympia in Paris.",
  "summary": "The 84-year-old pop singer was slated to perform a run of four U.K. shows from Tuesday (Oct. 13) through next Monday (Oct. 19).",
  "key_points": [
    "Art Garfunkel, 84, postpones U.K. tour",
    "Respiratory infection diagnosis cited",
    "Tour rescheduled to Oct. 21 in Paris"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}