Phil Collins' Physical Appearance Worries Fans, 70-Year-Old Details Declining Health & Says He 'Can Barely Hold' A Drumstick
Sept. 9 2021, Published 12:00 p.m. ET
Phil Collins has fans all over the world worried about his well-being.
Appearing on Thursday's BBC Breakfast to discuss upcoming plans for his band, Genesis, the 70-year-old legendary musician set off alarms with his frail appearance and tales of declining health.
"I'm kind of physically challenged a bit, which is very frustrating because I'd love to be playing up there with my son..." he explained.
"No [I can't still play the drums]. I'd love to. But I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand. There are certain physical things that get in the way..." he added, later noting, "We're all men of our age, and I think to some extent, I think it probably is putting it to bed. I think yeah, I think just generally for me, I don't know if I want to go out on the road any more."
It's unclear when the interview was filmed, but Phil did just attend his daughter's wedding over the weekend. Emily In Paris star Lily Collins married her longterm partner, Charlie McDowell, in a ceremony in Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado.
Though Collins has been candid about his various health struggles in recent years, his BBC appearance sent Twitter into a frenzy of concern.
"Saw Phil Collins on tv this morning and he looked really old that's a bit sad isn't it... Shocked and sad to see #PhilCollins physical health and wish I could see #Genesis 'Put to Bed' U.K. tour..." tweeted one troubled fan.
"@BBCBreakfast, Phil Collins looks in a very bad way... I've just seen Phil Collins on TV looking so frail says he can lo longer hold a stick to drum he was sat down singing at a concert how sad this is..." added another.