Westlife singer Mark Feehily has confirmed he is suffering from pneumonia in a worrying health update shared to Instagram.
The 42-year-old, who has been part of Westlife for over 20 years, was forced to pull out of several shows on the band's current tour after falling unwell.
He says he hoped to recover quickly and get back on the road, but under doctors' orders he is now unable to join his fellow bandmates at any of their remaining live shows until he gets the "all clear" from medical experts.
The Mirror reports that Mark posted a detailed explanation of his current situation on social media, to keep his fans up to date.
In the post, he said: "Firstly, I'd like to say a huge sincere thank you to everybody for sending their and get well soon messages - it means so much," the Irish singer penned
"I was really gutted to miss the weekend shows in Newcastle but I started to feel quite unwell on Friday and that doctors have confirmed that it is a bout of pneumonia.
"I know it's scary when you first hear the word 'Pneumonia', but thankfully, I got to the doctor and the hospital very quickly and got on the antibiotics as soon as possible - so everything is currently under control.
"I have been informed that the quickest way to recovery is to rest and continue the antibiotics. I'm feeling a bit better everyday. The nurses and doctors are taking amazing care of me so it should all be over in no time.
"This does however mean missing more gigs which is horrible but I'll be back on stage as soon as I can get the all clear."
He then said that his bandmates Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne would be performing without him for the remainder of the UK and Ireland tour.
Fans were supportive of Mark's situation and were quick to wish him a speedy recovery in the comments.
One fan said: "No rush you’re health is the most important thing. We will still be here when you feel better. Sending you the biggest hug and lots of love."
While another wrote: "Sending good vibes and lots of healing energy."
And a third echoed: "Glad you're being well looked after Mark, wishing you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back on stage when you're fit and well."
"Will scream for you that but louder tonight in Sheffield Mark," a fourth promised.
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