Status Quo's Rick Parfitt 'making excellent recovery' after suspected heart attack
RICK PARFITT is making an "excellent recovery" after suffering a suspected heart attack on stage at Turkey's Expo 2016 last month.
Rick Parfitt is making an 'excellent recovery'
The 67-year-old was rushed to hospital and was in an "extremely life threatening situation", but Status Quo's manager has now issued a statement on Facebook to assure fans that he's sure Rick is going to "make a full recovery".
Simon Porter wrote: “Rick is now making an excellent and steady recovery from an extremely serious life threatening situation following a Quo show in Turkey last month.
"He has now had a defibrillator fitted into his chest in order to regulate any future heart issues and has left hospital in order to recuperate with family and friends."
Status Quo's manager released a statement on Facebook
Musician suffered a suspected heart attack
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He continued: "Although I am now happy to report that his medical team anticipate that Rick will make a full recovery, it will likely be a long and ongoing process. To this end, Rick has given his full blessing for the band to continue with the current summer touring schedule utilizing guest guitarists.
"Freddie Edwards, son of Quo bass player John 'Rhino' Edwards has successfully stepped in for Rick over recent gigs and will now continue for the majority of Quo's shows during July and August, the current exceptions being gigs in Leuven, Belgium and Edinburgh, Scotland on July 20th and 23rd where Irish guitarist Richie Malone will step in.”
Rick’s family added: “We would like to thank everyone including the fans for their messages of support during the last weeks and especially the kindness and care of all the staff at the Royal Brompton."
The musician had been performing at Expo 2016 just hours before being taken ill
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"Both the band and Rick would like to thank the fans for their continued understanding and support and would like to stress that he will return to the fold as soon as possible, but in Rick's best interests any return will not be rushed until he makes a full and absolute recovery. No further comment will be made at this time," they added.
Status Quo - also made up of Francis Rossi, Andy Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards and Leon Cave - are currently gearing up for their final electric tour after five decades together.
The Last Night of The Electrics will kick off in December in Nottingham and will feature guests REO Speedwagon and The Lounge Kittens.