Unspecified 'Health Challenges' Halt Kenny Rogers' Farewell Tour

The release sent to venues includes a message from Rogers that reveals the motive behind his final shows.

"I didn't want to take forever to retire," he said. "I've thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to say farewell to the fans over the course of the past two years on 'The Gambler's Last Deal' tour. I could never properly thank them for the encouragement and support they've given me throughout my career and the happiness I've experienced as a result of that."

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New York's Beacon Theatre and Reno's Silver Legacy Resort shared a similar message on social media. Other effected tour stops include a set at Stagecoach in California and an appearance at the Livewire festival in the U.K.

Notice that doctors suggested cancelling all performances this year and expect at least a partial recovery. That leaves open hope that Rogers might perform again in 2019. If not, he leaves behind one of the handful of careers to turn a country singer into a household name.

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