Paul Simon cancels two shows amid health struggle

Paul Simon pulled out of his scheduled shows this weekend following a health struggle.

The singer-songwriter, 83, released a statement on Saturday, just hours before a scheduled show at the city's Academy of Music.

The statement confirmed both shows—Saturday and Sunday—are canceled and won’t be rescheduled.

"Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain," read the statement shared via Instagram.

"Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately, we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them."

The singer is expected to undergo a minor surgical procedure "in the next few days" before he can take up the stage again.

"Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates. In the meantime, please go to your point of purchase or local ticket provider for a full refund," the statement continued.

Simon had performed at the venue two days earlier on June 26, marking the first of three scheduled Philadelphia performances on his A Quiet Celebration Tour.

The next stop on his tour is scheduled for July 7 at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach, California.

The Simon & Garfunkel icon announced the tour in February, years after announcing his retirement from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss.