George Michael Treated For Pneumonia, Cancels Tour

First Released: November 25, 2011 1:11 PM EST Credit: Getty Images LONDON, U.K. -- Caption George Michael works working in london, August 25, 2008George Michael has postponed all his remaining 2011 tour dates because he rebounds from pneumonia, the performers publicist stated Friday. Michael was put in the hospital in Vienna, Austria the 2009 week. An argument from publicist Connie Filippello stated the 48-year-old former Wham! singer is reacting to treatment and gradually enhancing. Michael is ill with pneumonia and then any other speculation regarding his illness is unproven and false, the statement stated. Two Austrian doctors dealing with Michael stated he'd severe community acquired pneumonia, but his condition has stable and that he is reacting to treatment. They stated he needed time for you to restore his strength. In the current perspective, time until recovery can't be believed, but he'll not have the ability to perform relaxation from the tour, Dr. Christoph Zielinski and Dr. Thomas Staudinger stated inside a statement. Besides treatment, complete relaxation, and tranquility are mandatory. The singer has postponed dates in Liverpool, Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and London. The statement stated the concerts could be rescheduled. Michael acquired mega-fame in the early 20s as 1 / 2 of Wham! and continued to some effective solo career. His first solo album, 1987s Belief, offered 20 million copies. Michael had performed 45 dates on his Symphonica European tour before falling ill. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.