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Musician Phil Collins has recently been hospitalized, but not due to a terminal illness.
Despite online rumors causing concern among fans, the iconic Genesis frontman, aged 74, is currently recuperating from knee surgery and is not receiving hospice care, as confirmed by his representative to People.
His representative clarified that any speculations about Collins being in hospice care are “completely incorrect.”
PHIL COLLINS ISN’T ‘HUNGRY’ TO MAKE NEW MUSIC WHILE HE’S ‘VERY SICK’
Genesis frontman’s rep confirms why Collins is hospitalized despite swirling rumors. (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
There has been no immediate response from Collins’ representatives to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Rumors about Collins being in hospice care arose after he spoke about his health struggles earlier this year.
In an interview with Mojo in February, Collins mentioned that he lacks the motivation to create new music due to his ongoing health issues. He disclosed that he could no longer play the drums due to the difficulty of handling drumsticks.
Phil Collins has stated that he is unable to play the drums because of health issues. (Brian Rasic/WireImage)
“I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I’m not hungry for it anymore. The thing is, I’ve been sick. I mean very sick,” expressed Collins.
Collins last produced original work in 2002 with his solo album, “Testify.” He released “Going Back” in 2010, a compilation of Motown covers, but has not released new material since then.
Earlier this year, Collins acknowledged that he is “very sick.” (David Wolff-Patrick/Redferns)
During the 2022 Genesis tour, Collins participated by singing while seated in a chair, with his son Nic handling the drums.
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In 2007, Collins had to stop playing the drums after sustaining a severe spinal injury that resulted in lasting nerve damage.
“My vertebrae have been crushing my spinal cord because of the position I drum in,” Collins disclosed to the Daily Mail in 2009.
Phil Collins previously mentioned the pain of picking up drumsticks. (Dave Hogan)
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“It comes from years of playing,” he explained. “I can’t even hold the sticks properly without it being painful. I even used to tape the sticks to my hands to get through.”
Collins performing live on stage in Sydney, Australia circa 1985. (Bob King/Redferns)
Collins joined Genesis in 1970 when Peter Gabriel was the lead singer. After Gabriel’s departure in 1975, Collins took over as the frontman of Genesis.
In 1996, Collins left the band to pursue a successful solo career, building on his massive solo achievements in the 1980s.
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Emily Trainham from Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
