Worries Spread Through the Music World due to Rumours
After Ozzy Osbourne died, the music world was shaken by another scary rumour: that Phil Collins was in hospice care and close to death. The rumours spread quickly on the internet, fretting many fans of the Genesis frontman.
But the story was not true at all. Collins’s spokesperson said that he was in the hospital for knee surgery and not for end-of-life care. The truth caused some peace of mind, but the first reports had already caused a lot of confusion and emotional pain for his loyal fans.
Phil Collins Talks About His Health
Collins has been honest about how his health has become worse in the past few years. He told MOJO magazine in June that he had been “very sick” and that his desire to make new music had gone down.
The artist who won a Grammy said that years of performing the drums have really hurt his body. He continues to cope with the effects of degenerative disc disease, which caused him a lot of pain and made him use a wheelchair during performances.
Collins had surgery in 2017 to fix a dislocated vertebra, which made things even harder. The procedure was necessary, but it didn’t entirely get rid of his pain. It has become progressively more difficult for him to play the drums, which he started doing when he was five years old.
Collins said, “I’d rather relax and not do anything than do what I did as well as I did it.” He also said that he would only think about playing again if he got strong enough to hold a pair of drumsticks. He said he feels like he has “used up [his] air miles.”
The Story of Paul McCartney’s Visit to the Hospital and Why It’s Not True
Another shocking story started to spread online in early August 2025. It said that Paul McCartney, a famous member of the Beatles, had quietly gone to Collins in a London hospital and sung “Hey Jude” to him.
The story first demonstrated up on the Facebook page Rock & Roll Universe, where it quickly got more than 88,000 reactions and 16,000 shares. The post had two pictures: one of McCartney hugging Collins and another of him playing guitar at Collins’ bedside while nurses looked on. The caption painted a very emotional picture, as if McCartney had whispered, “We’re still a band, even if life itself is the only stage left.”
But fact-checkers quickly demonstrated the claim to be false. It was confirmed that the pictures were made by AI, and no reliable news sources reported on such an event. The post has been put away, but not before it led thousands of people to think something that wasn’t true.
Collins’s current and future plans in music
Collins isn’t going to stop making music completely, even if he’s having issues with his health. He may not be able to tour on a large scale any longer, but he has hinted at possible new projects and collaborations. He might be able to stay in touch with fans via smaller live shows or digital performances, which would be easier on his body than long trips.
His concert in London in July 2023 showed how determined he was. Even though he was sitting down, the night was a moving tribute to his legacy that reminded everyone of how much he changed the music world.
Fans Support Collins Through Good and Bad
People’s love for Collins has not wavered. Fans continue to share messages of support on social media, praising his courage and perseverance. Many people have praised him for being able to keep performing even when he has had a lot of personal problems.
Peter Gabriel, who used to play in the band Genesis with Phil Collins, said it best: “No matter what transpires in the future, Phil Collins will always be remembered for his amazing contributions to music.”
Personal Views
Phil Collins’ story is one of not giving up even when his body was getting more severe and he was dealing with the frustrations of false online stories. Although these rumours may cause short-term panic, the truth is that Collins is still involved with his music, just in different, more flexible ways.
Now, fans are focusing on celebrating his career, supporting his health journey, and recalling the music that has touched so many lives over the years.
