Penny Lancaster, 53, breaks her social media silence with a sweet family snap after husband Sir Rod Stewart, 79, is forced to axe further shows amid health battle Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Geraint Llewellyn For Mailonline Published: 15:09 EDT, 18 August 2024 | Updated: 15:10 EDT, 18 August 2024 e-mail View comments Penny Lancaster has broken her silence after husband Sir Rod Stewart was forced to cancel further shows after being struck down with another health battle. The former model, 53, took to her Instagram Stories with a sweet throwback snap of the couple as they posed alongside all the singer's eight children and partners.
Taken during a sun-soaked getaway, Penny looked gorgeous in a plunging red dress while Sir Rod dapper as usual crouched down to fit into the shot. The former Loose Women star captioned the snap: 'Happy Memories'. The rock legend has been married to Penny since 2007 and they have sons Alastair, 18, and Aiden , 13, together.
Penny Lancaster, 53, has broken her silence after husband Sir Rod Stewart, 79, was forced to cancel further shows after being struck down with another health battle The news comes days after Rod was forced to cancel his historic 200th Las Vegas show on Wednesday due to suffering from strep throat (pictured in February) Former Loose Women panellist Penny recently shared a rare snap of the blended family all together (pictured together earlier this month) Also Joining them were Kimberly, 44, and Sean, 43, — Rod's two children from his marriage to actress Alana Stewart. Read More 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 While his daughter from his relationship with model Kelly Emberg, Ruby, 36, was there with her fiancé Jake Kalic and their son Otis. And his daughter Renee, 32, from his marriage to actress Rachel Hunter was joined by her boyfriend Adam Sumner.
However, his other child with Rachel, son Liam, 29, was not seen in any photos, nor was his eldest child Sarah Streeter, 60, who he put up for adoption as a baby. In a statement shared to his Instagram on Friday night, the rocker 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. 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 In a statement shared to his Instagram on Friday night, the rocker 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 He told his 1.
4million Instagram followers: 'I'm desperately sorry to miss this 200th show celebration.' The full statement reads: 'We regret to announce that tonight's Rod Stewart concert in Stateline, NV and his August 10 show in Lincoln, CA have been postponed, as the singer recovers from a summer strain of Covid-19. 'The Lincoln, CA concert at Thunder Valley Casino will now be on August 18 and his concert at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys in Stateline, NV concert will now be August 20.
Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets as they will be honored for the rescheduled shows.' WHAT IS STREP THROAT? Strep throat is caused by a bacteria, medically termed Strep A, that can also trigger other infections like impetigo, scarlet fever and tonsillitis. It is spread via droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks which are then breathed in by someone else.
The disease normally causes a mild illness, which can clear up within three to five days. Patients may only need treatment with antibiotics. But in more serious cases the bacteria can spread to other areas of the body, triggering serious complications such as kidney inflammation, Scarlet fever — and even sepsis.
Strep throat cases normally surge between December and April, but data suggests they spiraled to record levels this year amid the easing of pandemic-era restrictions. Advertisement Fans of the rocker were quick to take to the comment to react to the news, with many wishes the musician a speedy recovery. However, some expressed their disappointment at the last minute cancellation, stating they'd already travelled to attend the gig.
The news comes after Rod was forced to cancel his 200th residency celebration show in Las Vegas due to strep throat, with the gig at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace axed just hours before. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy. Rod told his 1.
4million Instagram followers: 'I'm desperately sorry to miss this 200th show celebration. 'Most people can work with strep throat but obviously not me. I'm absolutely gutted.
I've been looking forward to this concert for so long. 'My deepest regrets for any inconvenience this has caused. Thankfully we'll now be returning in 2025 and I hope to see you all there.
' He was due to bring his show to a close on Wednesday after performing at the venue across the last 13 years. However, fans will be delighted to know Rod has announced he would be returning to Sin City for a series of encore shows which will take place next spring. Prior to revealing his illness, he wrote on social media: 'Vegas, I’m having too much fun for this to end so we are coming back for an encore! 'Don’t miss The Encore Shows Las Vegas Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace March 12-22 & May 29-June 8! Tickets on sale Monday at 10amPT!' The London-born singer premiered his show, titled Rod Stewart: The Hits , at the classic venue in 2011.
Though Rod will be leaving Sin City in 2025, where he sold 90% capacity each night, he may be back on stage sooner rather than later. Rod Stewart Las Vegas Penny Lancaster Share or comment on this article: Penny Lancaster, 53, breaks her social media silence with a sweet family snap after husband Sir Rod Stewart, 79, is forced to axe further shows amid health battle e-mail Add comment.
