Grammy Winner, 85, Cancels Performance After Health Scare
The legendary singer apologized to fans.
Mario Anzuoni/REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Dionne Warwick has canceled her scheduled performance at New York’s Carnegie Hall after experiencing mobility issues and severe pain. The 85-year-old apologized to fans, telling Page Six in a statement, “I’m sorry to have had to cancel the chance to see you all at Carnegie. My leg and foot would not allow me to stand nor walk at the moment.” She added that “only the pain and inability to stand or walk is the reason for my absence.” She said she is focusing on rest and recovery. The six-time Grammy winner had been set to perform at the Deborah Silver & Fabulous Friends: Voices for ALS charity benefit. Cabaret icon Marilyn Maye, 98, filled in for her. Warwick, who has enjoyed a decades-long career, underwent emergency leg surgery in September 2025. At the time, she said the pain was “unbearable.”
Obsessed with pop culture and entertainment? Follow us on Substack and YouTube for even more coverage.
Register below to read this article for free or subscribe
to unlock unlimited access to The Daily Beast.
Monthly
$1
First month then $5.99/month
Annual
$35
First year then $59.99/year
Premium
$79
First year then $119.99/year
*Substack access provided by the next business day, using your subscription email. Choosing the Premium plan constitutes your permission to share your subscription email with Substack and your agreement to Substack’s Privacy Policy.
Already have an account? Sign In
Looks like you already have a subscription!
You're all set!
Thanks for subscribing.