Westlife’s Mark Feehily has taken to social media – his first post since June 2024 – to share a health update with fans.
The 45-year-old Flying Without Wings singer took to Instagram to reveal he is making a career comeback after three years away.
Mark revealed he will be launching his RTE Radio One programme in Ireland, sharing a snap of himself with a pair of headphones as he sits in a studio. His new radio show comes as Westlife embarks on an ambitious world tour without him.
Westlife’s Mark Feehily issues health update
In a lengthy caption, Mark told his 418,000 followers: “It’s been quite difficult to watch my band’s big World Tour launch knowing I won’t be there to join the party. The 25th anniversary tour is gonna be a really special celebration of what we have all built and achieved together.
“To everyone who has shown me such kindness recently, those I know, and those I’ve never met, your support has kept me going and given me strength when I didn’t have a any of my own.”
However, Mark continued his health battles are still ongoing.
“All of this really drives home the honest truth that I’m simply not ready to take on a massive world tour yet,” he wrote. “My body and my mind need time. However, thankfully, sitting in a chair to do a radio show is a completely different physical and mental demand to doing a massive world tour.”
The singer added he felt “very lucky” to be doing a new radio show, which will be on air on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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Mark’s health timeline
Mark’s poor health began back in 2020, when he contracted sepsis following a routine operation.
Sepsis can be a life-threatening condition. According to the NHS, the disease is where immune system overreacts to an infection. It then starts to damage your body’s own tissues and organs.
Mark was in intensive care following his sepsis. He was then diagnosed with pneumonia in late 2021.
Following his initial illness, Mark has undergone four major surgeries to address complications.
When is the Westlife world tour?
The Westlife: 25: The Anniversary World Tour will celebrate the band’s 25th anniversary.
As well as touring Asia, the band will perform in UK and Europe in September and October this year.
Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne and Kian Egan will be performing the band’s hits as well as their new music.
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