George Michael down with pneumonia, cancels concerts

Singer George Michael has been forced to cancel a number of concert dates after being diagnosed with pneumonia. The 48-year-old was hospitalised Monday in Vienna, Austria, and had to cancel his gig in the city as well as a concert in Strasbourg, France.

Singer George Michael has been forced to cancel a number of concert dates after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

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The 48-year-old was hospitalised Monday in Vienna, Austria, and had to cancel his gig in the city as well as a concert in Strasbourg, France.

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He also cancelled two performances in Cardiff, Wales, which were due to take place later this week, reports contactmusic.com.

A statement on his website read: "With great regret, George Michael has been forced to postpone his Nov 26 and 27 shows in Cardiff, Wales, due to his on-going illness. George was recently forced to postpone tour dates in Vienna and Strasbourg under doctor's orders after being diagnosed with pneumonia. He is currently receiving treatment."