Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley was hospitalized last year while fighting pneumonia. Whibley’s wife posted at the time that the illness put a strain on his heart after having previous health issues in 2014 when his liver and kidney collapsed. Whibley eventually recovered and was discharged.
The band is currently in the midst of their farewell tour which included a run in Australia. Unfortunately, the remainder of the trek Down Under had to be called off as Whibley is again suffering from pneumonia.
“It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce our 2024 Australian tour is unable to proceed,” read a statement from the band. “Now that we’re here though, and under the guidance and direction of multiple Australian doctors, it’s clear that Deryck is too unwell to perform. We understand and appreciate your disappointment – we’re gutted too.”
One of the tour stops included the Good Things Festival. Organizers of the show also posted an update on Whibley’s condition.
“Good Things is set to hit Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney this weekend, with a slight tweak to the lineup. Under the guidance and direction of doctors in Australia, it has become clear Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley is too unwell to perform. Sum 41 are gutted they can’t perform, and we fully understand and appreciate fans’ disappointment. Deryck’s health and wellbeing is the focus and priority though, and we hope you will join us in sending him well wishes for his recovery.”
