Everything We Know About Bruce Springsteen's Health Status
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have just postponed the rest of the 2023 dates on their North American tour due to illness—the fourth occasion this year that the iconic rock star has canceled or rescheduled live shows. Here's everything we know about Springsteen's health, and his reasons for taking time away from performing.
March 2023
Springsteen canceled performances Columbus, Ohio on March 9 and Uncasville, Connecticut on March 12, then rescheduled his Albany, New York concert on March 14, "due to illness."
"No need to be anxious or afraid," said E Street guitarist Stevie Van Zandt at the time. "Nothing serious. Just a temporary situation. We will all be back in full force very soon."
April 2023
Springsteen and his wife, Patti Scialfa, tested positive for Covid, although this did not lead to any missed shows. Other members of the E Street Band had also contracted Covid earlier in the year.
June 2023
A clip of Springsteen falling over on-stage at a concert in Amsterdam blew up on TikTok, with many fans expressing their concern—but the singer bounced back with aplomb, seemingly unharmed, and continued to finish his performance.
August 2023
Two tour dates in Philadelphia were called off on August 16 and 18. According to the band's official website, Springsteen had been "taken ill" although no further details were given, and the shows were later rescheduled for August 2024.
September 2023
On September 6, the band's website announced that all eight remaining September tour dates would be rescheduled. Springsteen is being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.
Peptic ulcer disease, an issue affecting the gastrointestinal tract is caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacteria, and can lead to pain in the oesophagus and stomach. Springsteen has been advised by his medical team to take some time off while he recovers.
"Over here on E Street, we’re heartbroken to have to postpone these shows," wrote Springsteen in an official statement. "First, apologies to our fabulous Philly fans who we missed a few weeks ago. We'll be back to pick these shows up and then some. Thank you for your understanding and support. We've been having a blast at our U.S. shows and we're looking forward to more great times. We'll be back soon."
However, on September 27, the band issued an update on the situation, notifying fans that they will be postponing all tour date for the remainder of the year and rescheduling them to 2024, in order to allow Springsteen the time to fully recover from his illness.
"Bruce Springsteen has continued to recover steadily from peptic ulcer disease over the past few weeks and will continue treatment through the rest of the year on doctor’s advice," reads the statement. "With this in mind, and out of an abundance of caution, all remaining 2023 tour dates for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will be postponed until 2024."
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