PHIL Collins has shared a heartbreaking new health condition as he admits he feels like he’s ‘used up his air miles’.
Singer Genesis (73) opened up about his deteriorating health in a new documentary series about his life.
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Phil Collins shares heartbreaking new health update Credit: Redferns
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In a new documentary series, the Genesis star reveals how years of pounding away at drum sets took a physical toll on his bodyCredit: Getty
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Phil at the Live Aid concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, USA in 1985. Credit: Getty
In the two-hour special, Phil reveals how years of pounding away at drum sets took a physical toll on his body.
The In The Air Tonight singer’s hands, feet and body have suffered from decades of entertaining audiences.
Phil said: “If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks, then I’m going to be pissed.
“But I feel like I used up my air miles.
“It’s still kind of sinking in a little bit.
“I spent my whole life playing drums.
“It’s a shock that all of a sudden I can’t do it.
“If I can’t do what I’ve been doing as well as I’ve been doing, I’d rather just relax and do nothing.”
During the special called Phil Collins: Drummer First, viewers will also hear from his son Nick, who now plays with Genesis.
He says frankly that his dad had “major neck surgery from all those years of playing drums and bad posture.”
Phil Collins worries fans in rare interview as he admits he ‘can barely hold his drumstick’
Over the years, Phil suffered an injured vertebra in his upper neck which led to nerve damage.
He caused concern among fans during his last appearance at Genesis in March 2022 when he performed in a wheelchair.
Genesis guitarist and bassist Mike Rutherford said last year: “As you know, Phil is a bit… He’s a lot more mobile than he used to be, which is a shame, but he was in good spirits on tour.
“Now he is well at home, enjoying life.
“He has worked so hard over the years.
“I think he’s enjoying himself at home.”
Phil is the father of five children, including Emily In Paris star Lily Collins.
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Genesis stars Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins and Tony Banks recorded in 1990. Credit: Rex
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Phil also had a successful solo career outside of GenesisCredit: Redferns
How old is Phil Collins and what are his health problems?
SUPERSTAR musician Phil Collins is known worldwide for his incredible songwriting and drumming talent.
But behind closed doors, he struggled with poor health and was divorced three times.
Phil Collins is an English singer and instrumentalist, best known for being the drummer in the rock group Genesis.
The star was born in West London on January 30, 1951 and is 70 years old.
Phil’s career in the entertainment industry spans five decades and began as a child actor.
He is estimated to be the second richest drummer in the world, beaten only by Beatles legend Ringo Starr, with a net worth of £198 million.
After enjoying great success in the 80s and 90s, Phil’s later years were plagued by ill health.
Over the years, he suffered an injured vertebra in his upper neck which led to nerve damage.
He also has acute pancreatitis – where the pancreas becomes inflamed and swollen over a short period of time.
Phil also suffers from “foot drop” which is why he now wears orthotic shoes.
Phil was married three times.
His ex-wives are:
- Andrea Bertorelli (1975 to 1980)
- Jill Tavelman (1984 to 1996)
- Orianne Cevey (1999 to 2008)
He has five children, Lily, Simon, Joely, Nicholas and Matthew.
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