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Why did Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates? Here's what to know.

US headlines pose a question about Rod Stewart's tour cancellation, while a New Zealand source directly states the reason.

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What happened Sir Rod Stewart has canceled his upcoming tour dates after undergoing a coronary stent procedure. Here's what we know.
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Left / center-leftHeart op sees Sir Rod Stewart call off tour dates

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Right / center-rightRock legend Rod Stewart, 81, undergoes heart surgery and cancels all upcoming shows after pulling out of US concerts

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)Analysis · Aug 12, 12:35 AM

Why did Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates? Here's what to know.

Sir Rod Stewart has canceled his upcoming tour dates after undergoing a coronary stent procedure. Here's what we know

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)Analysis · Aug 12, 12:35 AM

Why did Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates? Here's what to know.

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Sir Rod Stewart has canceled his upcoming tour dates after undergoing a coronary stent procedure. Here's what we know

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)Analysis · Aug 12, 12:35 AM

Why did Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates? Here's what to know.

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Sir Rod Stewart has canceled his upcoming tour dates after undergoing a coronary stent procedure. Here's what we know

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)Analysis · Aug 12, 12:35 AM

Why did Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates? Here's what to know.

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Sir Rod Stewart has canceled his upcoming tour dates after undergoing a coronary stent procedure. Here's what we know

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)Analysis · Aug 12, 12:35 AM

Why did Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates? Here's what to know.

Sir Rod Stewart has canceled his upcoming tour dates after undergoing a coronary stent procedure. Here's what we know

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)Analysis · Aug 12, 12:35 AM

Why did Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates? Here's what to know.

Sir Rod Stewart has canceled his upcoming tour dates after undergoing a coronary stent procedure. Here's what we know

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)Analysis · Aug 12, 12:35 AM

Why did Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates? Here's what to know.

Sir Rod Stewart has canceled his upcoming tour dates after undergoing a coronary stent procedure. Here's what we know

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)Analysis · Aug 12, 12:35 AM

Why did Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates? Here's what to know.

Sir Rod Stewart has canceled his upcoming tour dates after undergoing a coronary stent procedure. Here's what we know

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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Aug 12, 12:29 AM

Heart op sees Sir Rod Stewart call off tour dates

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Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his “One Last Time” farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for...

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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Aug 12, 12:14 AM

Rod Stewart has heart procedure, takes hiatus from performing

Rod Stewart, who has been postponing or canceling concerts recently, had a routine stent coronary procedure and announced afterwards on Tuesday that he would be taking a four-week hiatus fr...

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The Sun UKNews report · Aug 11, 11:42 PM

Rock legend Rod Stewart, 81, undergoes heart surgery and cancels all upcoming shows after pulling out of US concerts

ROCK legend Rod Stewart has undergone heart surgery and cancelled all upcoming tour dates. The Maggie May singer had recently pulled out of two gigs in a week as fears grew over his health....

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The Sun (US)News report · Aug 11, 11:42 PM

Rock legend Rod Stewart, 81, undergoes heart surgery and cancels all upcoming shows after pulling out of US concerts

ROCK legend Rod Stewart has undergone heart surgery and cancelled all upcoming tour dates. The Maggie May singer had recently pulled out of two gigs in a week as fears grew over his health....

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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Aug 11, 11:41 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

The Grammy-winning rock 'n' roll singer said he is on the mend after the medical procedure.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Aug 11, 11:41 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

The Grammy-winning rock 'n' roll singer said he is on the mend after the medical procedure.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Aug 11, 11:41 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

The Grammy-winning rock 'n' roll singer said he is on the mend after the medical procedure.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Aug 11, 11:41 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

The Grammy-winning rock 'n' roll singer said he is on the mend after the medical procedure.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Aug 11, 11:41 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

The Grammy-winning rock 'n' roll singer said he is on the mend after the medical procedure.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Aug 11, 11:41 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

The Grammy-winning rock 'n' roll singer said he is on the mend after the medical procedure.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Aug 11, 11:41 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

The Grammy-winning rock 'n' roll singer said he is on the mend after the medical procedure.

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WWL-TV 4 (Tegna, New Orleans)News report · Aug 11, 11:41 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

The Grammy-winning rock 'n' roll singer said he is on the mend after the medical procedure.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Aug 11, 11:41 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

The Grammy-winning rock 'n' roll singer said he is on the mend after the medical procedure.

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 11, 11:15 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

NEW YORK (AP) — Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his “One Last Time” farewell tour following a…

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Aug 11, 11:14 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Sir Rod Stewart has canceled his upcoming tour dates after undergoing a coronary stent procedure.

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Aug 11, 11:13 PM

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

NEW YORK (AP) — Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his “One Last Time” farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a re...

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Rolling StoneNews report · Aug 11, 10:25 PM

Rod Stewart Undergoes Successful Heart Procedure, Cancels Tour Dates to Recover

After a routine coronary stent procedure, the singer is taking time off his One Last Time Tour to heal

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