# Rod Stewart Shares an Emotional Message From His Hospital Bed After Heart Surgery > Rod Stewart, 81, underwent a coronary stent procedure and needs four weeks to recover, cancelling the rest of his 2026 US and Mexico tour dates. He says he is already feeling better and thanks the fans he had to let down. - Source: Life Channel - Canonical URL: https://lifechannel.one/article/rod-stewart-shares-an-emotional-message-from-his-hospital-bed-after-heart-surgery - Author: Nora Whitfield - Section: Wellness - Published: 2026-08-12T14:34:37.269Z - Updated: 2026-08-12T14:34:37.269Z - Tags: Rod Stewart, health, celebrity, music --- Rod Stewart, 81, shared an emotional statement from his hospital bed after undergoing a coronary stent procedure, telling fans he is already feeling better and very much on the mend. He also thanked the medical staff who cared for him, saying he wanted to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone who has taken such wonderful care of me. The procedure requires four weeks of recovery, forcing Stewart to cancel his remaining 2026 US and Mexico tour dates through September. The cancellations affect shows in Ohio and Illinois, dates in Mexico, and a six night residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Two Colorado shows have already been rescheduled for September 2027. Stewart did not skip past how the cancellations affected him personally. I am deeply disappointed to miss these shows and sorry to let my fans down, he said, but I look forward to getting back on stage and having a good time with you all again soon. His wife, Penny Lancaster, posted a photo on Instagram of the two of them kissing, set to one of his own songs, a small public gesture of support alongside the more formal recovery update. Representatives have since confirmed Stewart is doing very well and has already returned to his normal daily activities, a reassuring sign for fans waiting to see him back on stage once the four weeks are up. --- Originally published by Life Channel. Free to cite with attribution and a link to https://lifechannel.one/article/rod-stewart-shares-an-emotional-message-from-his-hospital-bed-after-heart-surgery.