Jimmy Barnes had to withdraw from an upcoming concert series after testing positive in Covid.
The 66-year-old singer made the announcement on Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a photo of two positive rapid antigen tests.
Jimmy arrives just days after announcing the death of his older sister, Linda, in an undeniably tough week for the rock star.
Canceled: Jimmy Barnes had to withdraw from a series of upcoming concerts after testing positive in Covid. Pictured on the Melbourne stage in September 2018
Jimmy announced that he had to cancel the headline show at the Stranded In the Whitsundays concert on Daydream Island, although his show with Mackay was delayed.
“I am sorry to inform you that I have returned two positive RATs for Covid-19. So far, I don’t feel too bad, but I have to be in solitary confinement for seven days,” he began.
“This means we have to postpone the show at Mackay next Saturday. The new date is August 27. So save your tickets and thank everyone who made this change so soon.
Positive: The 66-year-old singer made the announcement on Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a photo of two positive rapid antigen tests.
“Unfortunately, that also means I won’t be able to travel to Daydream Island on Thursday. The Black Sorrows and Diesel clash with Darryl Braithwaite and Richard Clapton for me, so the whole event continues this week in the beautiful Whitsundays.
“Believe me, if I wasn’t contagious and could get out of bed, I would sing to you there,” she added.
Jimmy also offered his “sincere apologies to anyone affected”, acknowledging that many fans would be disappointed by the cancellation.
“I am sorry to inform you that I have returned two positive RATs for Covid-19. So far, I don’t feel too bad, but I have to be in solitary confinement for seven days,” he began. Pictured with his wife Jane
“I know you all travel and plan your vacation around that. I will make peace with everyone soon. Have a good weekend there. I know where I would prefer to be,” he concluded.
Jimmy returned to Instagram on Tuesday and shared a photo of him sitting in bed, with a second photo showing his 41-year-old wife, Jane, cooking him noodle soup.
“I want to thank you all once again for your messages of support. I’m fine on day 2, I just need to calm down for a while,” he wrote in the caption.
Bed rest: Jimmy returned to Instagram on Tuesday and shared a photo of him sitting in bed, a second photo of his 41-year-old wife, Jane, cooking noodle soup for him.
“I want to thank you all once again for your messages of support. Day 2 is fine for me, I just need to calm down for a while. Luckily I have the best nurse in the world,” she wrote.
“It’s good that I have the best nurse in the world,” she added, speaking of 64-year-old Jane.
On Sunday, Jimmy took to Twitter to announce his sister’s death and shared a photo of them together as kids.
“I remember when I was little and my sister took care of me. I love you Linda,” he tweeted.
Lost: An undeniably tough week for the rock star comes days after Jimmy announced the death of his older sister, Linda.
In an Instagram post on Monday, she shared a photo of herself holding a vase of flowers, thanking everyone for their “support” during a “difficult and overwhelming” week.
Thank you for all your condolences on the disappearance of my beautiful sister Linda. This week has been tough and overwhelming. Your support is appreciated”.
While Jimmy didn’t publicly reveal Linda’s cause of death, her brother, John Swan, announced on Facebook Friday that she has multiple sclerosis.
Tough times: In an Instagram post on Monday, she shared a photo of herself with a vase of flowers, thanking everyone for their “support” during a “difficult and overwhelming” week.
“I have to tell you with great sadness. My sister Linda died this morning, she fought so hard. God, I love her,” John wrote on Facebook.
In another Facebook post on Friday, John announced that Linda has multiple sclerosis and is in a wheelchair.
“He was such a great champion, he knew that a long time ago, and he just told us he was sick,” she wrote.
Miss: Jimmy has announced that he has to cancel the lead role at the Stranded In the Whitsundays concert on Daydream Island, although his show with Mackay has been postponed.
Source: Daily Mail
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