Sting has postponed three US concerts and canceled an awards appearance due to illness. In a statement published on Instagram on Wednesday, the British rock legend said that “with severe regret” he had canceled an appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards scheduled for Thursday following advice from his doctor.

The Every Breath You Take hitmaker was due to perform at the Bass Magazine Awards in California on Thursday, where he was also set to receive a lifetime achievement award. Sting- who is currently on the STING 3.

The British singer was famously a member of The Police (alongside Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland) before departing the band during a concert in August 1983. His debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, was released in 1985 and he has dropped 14 solo records since.

Sting cancels two concerts on doctor’s advice due to illness - Former Police frontman sent ‘sincere apologies’ to fans over rescheduled dates

Sting has postponed a series of concerts “due to illness”. The former Police frontman will no longer perform at the Bass Magazine Awards at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California on Thursday (23.01.

The music legend, 73, has called off his upcoming public appearances due to illness and has postponed two of his shows amid health issues.

Sting has taken to Instagram to issue an update on his health as the Every Breath You Take singer has been forced to cancel a number of his upcoming US tour dates