Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan is recovering after undergoing successful surgery following a recent medical emergency that forced the band to postpone several concerts.
The 81-year-old singer shared an update with fans on social media, thanking them for their patience as he takes time to recover before returning to the stage.
“I had a procedure yesterday which was successful,” Gillan wrote on Facebook. “I now have to rest, in order to make a complete recovery and ensure that I’m as fit as can be before getting back to work, thanks everybody for your patience and understanding. I really do appreciate it and apologize for all the inconvenience.”
Gillan has not shared further details about the medical emergency or the procedure he underwent.
The health scare initially forced Deep Purple to cancel two weekend performances. The band has since postponed the remaining dates on its European tour, which was scheduled to continue through November. Its Latin American tour, set to begin in December, remains on the calendar for now.
Deep Purple Postpones European Tour Dates Following Ian Gillan’s Hospitalization
Deep Purple announced that it was canceling two concerts after Gillan was hospitalized following a medical emergency.
The band shared the news in a Facebook post, explaining that the singer’s condition prevented the group from taking the stage as planned.
“With great disappointment, Deep Purple must announce that they are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at the QI Arena (Leipzig) and tomorrow evening at the Sporthalle (Hamburg). This comes as a result of a medical emergency involving Ian Gillan, which has resulted in his current hospitalization,” the statement read.
The group also apologized to fans for the last-minute changes and said it was working to find new dates for both performances.
“We understand that this announcement comes at short notice and share the disappointment of all our wonderful fans that we are unable to perform in Leipzig and Hamburg. Deep Purple and their team are focused on finding a suitable time to reschedule both these shows,” the statement continued.
Fans who already purchased tickets will be able to use them for the rescheduled concerts.
Ian Gillan Previously Discussed His Ongoing Eyesight Problems
Gillan previously discussed another health concern in a November 2025 interview with music magazine Uncut. At the time, he revealed that he had lost much of his eyesight. “It’s one of those things,” he said. “I’ve only got 30 per cent vision. That won’t get better.”
However, the singer later dismissed speculation that his vision problems would force him to retire. In a June interview with the same publication, he explained that he had no immediate plans to walk away from performing.
“Someone connected it with my failing eyesight, but I don’t see how that’s going to ever stop me singing,” he said. “I will retire or stop when I haven’t got the strength to do it, or when it becomes embarrassing. I won’t just keep going for the sake of it. So when people give me a slap and say, ‘Oi, off you go,’ that’ll be it. But we’re getting by so far, and I’m still standing when I walk off at the end of a show, just about.”
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