In a heartfelt statement, iconic rock band Heart announced the postponement of their remaining North American tour dates after lead singer Ann Wilson revealed that she is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Wilson disclosed that she recently underwent a successful operation to remove a cancerous growth, but her doctors have advised her to undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy.

Despite feeling great after the procedure, Wilson expressed her commitment to following her doctors' advice and taking the rest of the year away from the stage to fully recover. Speaking to the ticket buyers, she expressed her sincere wishes to perform the gigs and assured them of her plans to return to the stage in 2025. Wilson's team is currently working on finalizing the details and will communicate the plan as soon as possible.

Heart's canceled dates include the remaining shows of their headlining Royal Flush tour, which was set to continue in August with shows scheduled through September. The band is also regrettably unable to join Def Leppard and Journey for the few shows they were scheduled to open in late July and early August.

Ticket holders for the original Royal Flush shows will have their tickets honored at the rescheduled dates, the information for which will be announced in the coming weeks. This decision comes after the band had to call off their European tour in June and July due to Wilson's medical procedure, which required a minimum recovery time of six weeks.

The 2024 shows marked a significant reunion for sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, who had put the band on hiatus between 2016 and 2019. The Wilsons toured separately during this period, but the desire to play together as Heart became too strong to ignore. In an interview earlier this year, Ann Wilson expressed the resolution that Heart is not Heart without both sisters and their past differences have been resolved.

Fans and the music community are rallying behind Ann Wilson, sending her messages of love and support for a swift recovery. As the rock world patiently awaits Heart's return to the stage, the band's legacy and impact on the music industry continues to resonate, with their unique blend of rock melodies and powerful vocals leaving an indelible mark on fans worldwide.