Paul McCartney Batal Konser di Tokyo karena Terinfeksi Virus
Paul McCartney Hospitalised in Tokyo with `Viral Infection`
Editor : Cahyani Harzi
Translator : Dhelia Gani
PAUL McCartney, mantan anggota band The Beatles, diperkirakan segera pulih kembali setelah menjalani perawatan di rumah sakit di Tokyo, kata juru bicaranya, Kamis, mengatakan McCartney tertular virus.
McCartney yang kini berusia 71 tahun, menangguhkan dua konser di Tokyo awal pekan ini karena sakit dan juga konser lain yang seharusnya berlangsung Kamis di Tokyo dan Korea Selatan pada pekan depan.
"Sejak tertular virus minggu lalu yang membuat ia menunda sejumlah pertunjukan, Paul menjalani perawatan kesehatan yang menyembuhkannya di sebuah rumah sakit di Tokyo," demikian pernyataan yang disampaikan oleh juru bicaranya, Perri Cohen, seperti dilansir Yahoo News.
"Ia akan segera pulih kembali dan masih diperintahkan beristirahat. Paul merasa terharu oleh semua pesan-pesan dan doa yang dikirim para penggemar di seluruh dunia," katanya.
Tidak ada penjelasan lebih lanjut yang diberikan.
McCartney yang sangat jarang membatalkan konser, dalam pernyataannya pekan ini mengatakan bahwa ia tidak suka mengecewakan penggemarnya.
Ia tiba di Jepang setelah melakukan pertunjukan keliling di Amerika Selatan.
McCartney dan penggebuk drum Ringgo Starr merupakan dua personel yang masih hidup dari kelompok The Beatle, band yang pecah pada 1970.
Musisi asal Liverpool yang dikenal otodidak ini pemusik serba bisa termasuk membentuk band Wings setelah Beatles dan juga penyanyi tunggal.
FORMER The Beatles, Paul McCartney, who canceled a series of concerts in Japan and South Korea, is expected to make a full recovery after being treated in a Tokyo hospital for a viral infection, a spokeswoman for the British musician said on Thursday.
McCartney, 71, postponed two shows in Tokyo earlier this week due to illness, and on Thursday canceled more concerts due to take place in Japan this week and South Korea next week.
"Since contracting a virus last week that led to the postponement of tour dates, Paul received successful medical treatment at a hospital in Tokyo," according to a statement issued by his spokeswoman Perri Cohen.
"He will make a complete recovery and has been ordered to take a few days rest. Paul has been extremely moved by all the messages and well wishes he has received from fans all over the world," she added.
No other details were immediately available.
McCartney, who rarely cancels concerts, said in a statement this week that he hated to disappoint his fans. He came to Japan after a South American tour.
McCartney and drummer Ringo Starr are the two surviving members of the Beatles, which broke up in 1970.
A native of Liverpool who largely taught himself how to play, McCartney has been known for a long and versatile musical life that included a stint with the band "Wings" after the Beatles, followed by a flourishing solo career.
