The Scottish singer was diagnosed last year with Tourette’s syndrome, a chronic neurological disease that translates into tics
Lewis Capaldi returned to the stage on Saturday after a three-week break, but vocal problems caused by Tourette’s syndrome, while performing at England’s Glastonbury Festival, prompted the Scottish artist to make what he considers the “most difficult decision”. Of your life.
In a statement released on social media, the 26-year-old singer said that the Glastonbury concert has made it clear that he “needs to spend more time improving his mental and physical health” and, therefore, take a break from touring.
“The fact that this is probably not a surprise doesn’t make writing any easier, but I am very sorry to inform you that I will be taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future,” Capaldi’s joint message reads.
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—Lewis Capaldi June 27, 2023
He also thanks the artist Glastonbury for receiving him and singing with him and for “all the wonderful messages” that mean “the world”, after the unexpected event that prevented him from singing “Someone You Loved” to the end. Last year, the singer was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, a chronic neurological disease that translates into tics.
“I used to enjoy every second of shows like this and hope three weeks of absence will do the trick for me. But the truth is I am still learning to adjust to my Tourette influence and on Saturday it became apparent that I needed to spend more time arranging my mental and physical health, so that I can continue to do whatever I love for a long time,” he wrote, acknowledging being “incredibly lucky” to be able to take a break “when others can’t.”
And as a thank you to family, friends, team and medical professionals, the artist hasn’t forgotten the fans” who have been so supportive through all the good times and even more over the past year, when [precisou] more than ever”.
Lewis Capaldi, who has performed at festivals in Australia, Asia and Europe throughout the year, also apologized to everyone who had tickets, but said he needed to “feel good about performing at the level everyone deserves.”
“Playing for you every night is all I ever dreamed of, so this has been the hardest decision of my life. I’ll be back as soon as possible. All my love always, Louis.”
