Wondering why Phil Collins‘ name suddenly trended alongside hospice rumors? Online speculation spiraled over the weekend, claiming the legendary Genesis frontman was receiving end-of-life care. But the truth behind his hospital stay is a very different story.
Here’s what really happened to Phil Collins, what his rep confirmed, and how his past health struggles fed the false reports.
Is Phil Collins in hospice?
Phil Collins is not receiving hospice care, contrary to recent online speculation.
On Saturday, July 26, a representative for the musician told People, the rumors are “completely incorrect.” The spokesperson clarified that Collins, 73, is currently hospitalized while recovering from knee surgery and is not dealing with any terminal illness.
TMZ first reported his hospitalization, which led to widespread online rumors about his health. The representative confirmed that his stay in the hospital is related to the procedure and not due to any life-threatening condition.
In February, Collins spoke to MOJO magazine about the impact of his health on his music career. “I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I’m not hungry for it anymore,” he said. “The thing is, I’ve been sick. I mean very sick.”
Collins officially retired from drumming in 2022, citing ongoing health issues that made it difficult for him to perform. “To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock,” he said in the 2024 documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First, which was filmed in October 2022. He added, “I’ve spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock.”
He also acknowledged that decades of drumming had taken a toll on his body. “It’s taken its toll on my hands, legs,” he said in the same documentary. In a 2017 Facebook post, Collins revealed that he suffers from drop foot “as a result of a back operation which makes it difficult to walk.”
“If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks, then I’ll have a crack at it. But I just feel like I’ve used up my air miles,” he said.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.net.
