Jeff Lynne’s ELO cancel farewell gig as singer recovers from ‘systemic infection’
London music festival cancels its final night due to illness
- Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) has cancelled their planned farewell performance at BST Hyde Park on Sunday.
- This follows the last-minute cancellation of their Manchester Co-Op Live show on Thursday, also due to illness.
- The band confirmed that Jeff Lynne is battling a systemic infection and has been advised by doctors that performing is not possible.
- Lynne had appeared unwell during a previous Manchester performance and mentioned a recent hand injury.
- Fans who purchased tickets for the BST Hyde Park concert are encouraged to visit the festival's website for refund information.