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Bon Jovi postpone dates after drummer undergoes appendix surgery

Bon Jovi have postponed a number of South American tour dates after band member Tico Torres had emergency surgery to remove his appendix.

The 59-year-old drummer had the operation on Wednesday (September 11) in Mexico City.

Singer Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement today (September 12): "Last night Tico Torres underwent an emergency appendectomy. Thankfully, the operation was a success and Tico is now recovering in the care of his doctors at the American British Cowdray Hospital. We’d like to thank the doctors, nurses and all the hospital staff who helped our friend through this difficult time.

"We'll remain here with Tico in Mexico City and will see him through his release. David and I spent the day with him at the hospital and Tico sends his thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers. He wants everyone to know that it was his desire to perform. He even promised the doctors he would come back for the surgery right after the show but the doctors prevailed.

"We know many of you make great efforts and travel from around the world to see us on tour. It remains our desire to give you the best that we have every night. We are sorry for any inconvenience this sudden change of plans may have caused. We’ll re-schedule any dates that we can and will continue the tour through December."

Bon Jovi are due to resume their Latin America tour in Rio on September 20 before heading to Santiago, Chile on September 24. They will then play Buenos Aires on September 26 before heading back to Mexico City on September 29.

 

 

 

 

 

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