Paramore has announced the cancellation of the remaining dates of their North American “This Is Why” tour, so fans who were hoping to catch the band live in Portland and Salt Lake City will have to wait a little longer.
The decision was made due to the health condition of lead singer Hayley Williams, who has been suffering from a lung infection that has got worse over time.
The 34-year-old announced the news on social media, revealing that she had hoped to recover after cancelling four shows in late July, but her body did not heal enough to let her continue performing. She stated that she had done everything she could to fight the infection and deliver an excellent performance for fans, but she had come to “the point of wanting to push through.” She also stated that if she did not take care of herself, she could suffer “long-term damage” to her lungs. She added, “I physically can not go on. I know this isn’t great news for anyone. Thank you so much for your continued support.”
— paramore (@paramore) August 10, 2023
The “All I Wanted” star also apologized to fans who had already planned to attend the concerts, particularly those who were camping in Portland. She stated she did her hardest to “kick this shit,” but it became “a little scary” during their last show in Seattle on August 9.