Mick Jagger has shared an update about his health after reportedly undergoing heart surgery.
The 75-year-old singer, who announced last week he had to postpone tour dates, tweeted on Friday: “Thank you everyone for all your messages of support, I’m feeling much better now and on the mend – and also a huge thank you to all the hospital staff for doing a superb job.”
Jagger and his representatives did not provide details of the surgery but said it had gone well.
His US publicist said the treatment had been successful and that Jagger was expected to make a full recovery.
Billboard, citing unidentified sources, said the surgery involved the replacement of a heart valve by going through Jagger’s femoral artery.
The procedure, known as transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, is an increasingly widely-used alternative to surgical valve replacement that requires the chest to be opened. TAVR typically allows for shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery times.
The Rolling Stones tour is now expected to begin in July, Billboard said.
On 30 March, Jagger expressed his sorrow at the cancellation of the North American tour dates, telling fans on Twitter: “I really hate letting you down like this.
“I’m devastated for having to postpone the tour but I will be working very hard to be back on stage as soon as I can. Once again, huge apologies to everyone.”
Additional reporting by agencies
