Alarming rumors circulated this weekend concerning the state of health of Phil Collins. The entourage of the former leader of Genesis, aged 74, quickly denied this disturbing information, adding that the musician is not in palliative care.
The entourage of Phil Collins firmly denies rumors
Last week, a wave of concern swept on social networks when rumors began to circulate, saying that Phil Collins, the father of actress Lily Collins (Emily in Paris), was in palliative care due to a terminal disease. This alarming information was quickly relayed, arousing the excitement of fans around the world.
Faced with this propagation of false news, the entourage of the British musician reacted quickly. A spokesperson for the emblematic drummer of Genesis formally denied these allegations with people magazine this Saturday, July 26, qualifying these rumors as “Completely false”.
A representative of Phil Collins also confirmed to Tabloid TMZ that the musician is actually hospitalized, but only for a knee operation. “” “He is far from dead ”said the spokesperson, wishing to reassure worried fans. This surgical intervention is part of the artist’s usual medical follow -up, who has been facing health problems for several years.
Lily Collins’s health problems
Phil Collins’ state of health has actually concerned its admirers for many years. In 2007, the musician underwent a serious injury to the spine which had lasting consequences on his mobility and his ability to practice his favorite instrument, the battery. This injury has resulted in nerve damage that considerably limits its movements.
During the farewell tour of Genesis in 2022, Phil Collins had appeared visibly reduced on stage, forced to sit during the concerts while his son Nic Collins assured the battery parts.
Phil Collins has also become the grandfather of Little Tov, the baby that his daughter had by GPA.
