Representatives for Phil Collins confirmed that he is currently hospitalized while recovering from a recent knee surgery, while dispelling online rumors that the 74-year-old music legend was in hospice care. While the onetime Genesis member has faced significant health challenges over the years – including suffering significant nerve damage from a 2007 spinal surgery that has limited his mobility and drumming ability – he remains stable following the medical procedure, but his team shared that his hospital stay is not related to any terminal condition. Earlier this year, Collins expressed a waning desire to create music, while revealing, “The thing is, I’ve been sick. I mean very sick,” though he didn’t elaborate on what specifically was ailing him. During Genesis’ 2020 farewell shows, Collins focused on vocals while his son Nic took over for him on the drums, allowing fans to celebrate Phil and his music despite his ongoing physical struggles. (Rolling Stone)
