Sir Rod Stewart, 79, is forced to axe TWO more shows amid struggle with second health issue - just days after cancelling historic 200th Las Vegas concert Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Niomi Harris and Codie Bullen For Mailonline Published: 04:55 EDT, 10 August 2024 | Updated: 04:59 EDT, 10 August 2024 e-mail View comments Sir Rod Stewart has been forced to cancel a further two shows after being struck down with another health battle. In a statement shared to his Instagram on Friday night, the rocker, 79, informed his fans he would be missing a planned gig that night and another on Saturday after testing positive for Covid-19 .

The news comes days after Rod was forced to cancel his historic 200th Las Vegas show on Wednesday due to suffering from strep throat. The Maggie May hitmaker was due to perform at Stateline in Nevada on Friday, followed by a gig at Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, California - both of which have now been postponed. The statement confirmed that the concerts have been moved to later this month, giving Rod time to recover from his illness.

Sir Rod Stewart has been forced to cancel a further two shows after being struck down with another health battle In a statement shared to his Instagram on Friday night, the rocker, 79, informed his fans he would be missing a planned gig that night and another on Saturday after testing positive for Covid-19 The full statement reads: 'We regret to announce that tonight's Rod Stewart concert in Statelin.