Sir Tom Jones cancels second show to deal with 'serious family illness'
VETERAN singer Sir Tom Jones has scrapped a second concert over a serious illness in his family.
Tom Jones has cancelled a second concert over a serious illness in his family
The Welsh singing legend called off an April 15 concert in Abu Dhabi just hours after axing one in Manila, Phillipines, on Saturday.
Mystery surrounds who is ill in his family - with his management company ruling out that it is his wife Linda.
The couple have been wed for 59 years but Linda has been plagued with ill-health including depression.
A family friend in Wales said: "Tom is going through a bad time but wants to keep it as private as he can."
The concert was scheduled for Friday 15th in Abu Dhabi
Jones has been married to Linda for 59 years
Tom, 75, lost both his parents years ago. He has one son Mark, 59, who is also his manager.
A spokesman for Tom said: "Due to serious illness in his immediate family, Tom Jones regretfully has to cancel his performance at Abu Dhabi scheduled for Friday 15th April.
"He extends his deepest apologies to both the fans and organisers, who he is most sad to disappoint.
The singer's parents passed away years ago
"There are no further details at this time."
Jones had already landed in the Philippines ahead of his concert on Saturday before the cancellation was announced.