Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger will undergo surgery Friday in New York City to replace a valve in his heart, according to reports. Doctors also will insert a stent to prop open at least one of Jagger's arteries, Page Six reported, citing sources close to Jagger. "The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible,” a rep for the band told Rolling Stone magazine. ROLLING STONES POSTPONE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR AS MICK JAGGER RECEIVES MEDICAL TREATMENT "The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible.” — Rolling Stones rep The band announced Saturday that they were postponing their upcoming tour dates in the U.S. and Canada so that Jagger could receive medical treatment. “Unfortunately today the Rolling Stones have had to announce the postponement of their upcoming U.S./Canada tour dates – we apologize for any inconvenience this causes those who have tickets to shows but wish to reassure fans to hold onto these tickets, as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced shortly,” the statement read. ROLLING STONES' TONGUE-OUT LOGO TEASES LIKELY STOPS ON BAND'S NEXT US TOUR Jagger, 75, tweeted for only the third time this year, apologizing to fans. “I’m so sorry to all our fans in America & Canada with tickets. I really hate letting you down like this. I’m devastated for having to postpone the tour but I will be working very hard to be back on stage as soon as I can. Once again, huge apologies to everyone,” he said via Twitter. The Stones’ No Filter Tour was expected to start April 20 in Miami. Dr. Eric H. Awtry, vice chairman of cardiology at Boston Medical Center, told the Boston Herald that inserting a stent can be easily done, allowing a patient to be sent home within 24 hours and back to normal activity in a matter of weeks. “He may bounce back pretty quickly. He could potentially be back on tour in a couple of weeks,” Awtry said. The reports of him needing a stent suggest "his problems are less severe.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Tour promoters AEG Presents and Concerts West advise ticket holders to hold on to their existing tickets because they will be valid for the rescheduled dates. On Sunday, Jagger was spotted in Miami Beach with girlfriend Melanie Hamrick, 32; and two of his children: Georgia May, 27, and Deveraux, 2, Miami's WPLG-TV reported. Fellow Stones Keith Richards and Ron Wood were also said to be in town.<doc-sep>Mick Jagger will undergo surgery to replace a valve in his heart, Rolling Stone confirmed. As a result of the procedure and recovery period, the Rolling Stones postponed the North American leg of their No Filter tour, which ran from April 20th to July 29th. When the postponement was initially announced, a rep for the band said, “Mick Jagger has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour at this time as he needs medical treatment. The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible.” Jagger said in a statement, “I really hate letting you down like this. I’m devastated for having to postpone the tour but I will be working very hard to be back on stage as soon as I can.” Drudge Report first reported news of the heart valve surgery, adding that the procedure will take place Friday in New York and that Jagger is expected to make a full recovery and return to touring this summer. Despite the impending procedure, paparazzi caught Jagger in good spirits Sunday when the singer and his family visited Miami. Ronnie Wood tweeted following the postponement, “We’ll miss you over the next few weeks, but we’re looking forward to seeing you all again very soon. Here’s to Mick ~ thanks for your supportive messages it means so much to us.” Keith Richards added, “A big disappointment for everyone but things need to be taken care of and we will see you soon. Mick, we are always there for you!”<doc-sep>CLICK HERE if you are having trouble viewing these photos on a mobile device. Update: Reports say Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger will receive surgery on Friday April 5 in New York to deal with a faulty heart valve. Mick Jagger will undergo heart surgery this week following the postponement of the Rolling Stones’ North American tour, according to reports. It seems that the 75-year-old rocker is getting surgery to “have a stent placed in his heart,” according to Page Six, but Jagger could be back in action relatively soon after the procedure. Rolling Stone magazine later said it confirmed the report, saying that Jagger needed to fix a faulty heart valve. “You can be back at work within weeks” a source tells Page Six. “But it could be because the health checks are all set into the insurance for the tour, maybe they’re being careful (by postponing the tour).” The surgery will take place in New York City and Jagger is expected to make a full recovery, according to Drudge Report, which broke the story. News of the tour postponement came over the weekend on the Stones’ website. “Unfortunately today the Rolling Stones have had to announce the postponement of their upcoming U.S. / Canada tour dates — we apologise for any inconvenience this causes those who have tickets to shows but wish to reassure fans to hold onto these existing tickets, as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced shortly,” a statement read. The announcement said the reason for the postponement was Jagger’s health, but did not specify what is ailing the front man. “Mick has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour at this time, as he needs medical treatment. The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible,” the statement read. The statement did include a quote from Jagger, apologizing to fans for having to postpone the tour. “I’m so sorry to all our fans in America & Canada with tickets, I really hate letting you down like this. I’m devastated for having to postpone the tour but I will be working very hard to be back on the road as soon as I can. Once again, huge apologies to everyone,” Jagger said. The tour postponement impacts Bay Area fans as the Stones were supposed to roll into Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on May 18. Get more of our music coverage on Flipboard. According to a message on the Levi’s Stadium website: “Our promoters AEG Presents / Concerts West advise people who have tickets to attend these shows to hold onto their existing tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates.”<doc-sep>One of the most energetic frontmen in rock 'n' roll history is going to have to take it easy for a little while. The Rolling Stones' upcoming North American tour has been postponed, because Mick Jagger is set to undergo heart surgery this week to replace a valve, according to Rolling Stone magazine. Jagger, 75, is expected to make a full recovery from the procedure and return to the iconic band's "No Filter" tour, which was originally scheduled to run from April 20 to July 29 across North America. The legendary lead singer apologized to the fans and tweeted that he was "devastated" to have to indefinitely postpone the tour. I’m so sorry to all our fans in America & Canada with tickets. I really hate letting you down like this. I’m devastated for having to postpone the tour but I will be working very hard to be back on stage as soon as I can. Once again, huge apologies to everyone. — Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 30, 2019 The father of eight and grandfather of five appeared to be in good spirits despite the disappointing news, as he was seen on the beach in Miami on Sunday with his family. Speculation about Jagger's condition began when the band announced over the weekend that it was postponing the tour because he needed "medical treatment," according to a statement released by the band. Bandmate Ronnie Wood thanked fans for all their messages in support of Jagger. We’ll miss you over the next few weeks, but we’re looking forward to seeing you all again very soon. Here’s to Mick 💪 ~ thanks for your supportive messages it means so much to us 🎸🎶🎤 🎸🎶 @RollingStones — Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) March 30, 2019 Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, who has been bandmates with Jagger since 1962, tweeted his support for Jagger. A big disappointment for everyone but things need to be taken care of and we will see you soon. Mick, we are always there for you! — Keith Richards (@officialKeef) March 30, 2019 "A big disappointment for everyone but things need to be taken care of and we will see you soon,'' he wrote. "Mick, we are always there for you!"<doc-sep>
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger will reportedly have heart surgery. The news comes days after the band postponed its North American tour after doctors told Jagger he needed to take a break from touring to receive medical treatment. The procedure will take place Friday in New York and Jagger is expected to make a full recovery and return to the stage this summer, according to Rolling Stone magazine. In a tweet on Saturday, the band wrote that it was postponing shows in the U.S. and Canada due to Jagger's health. "We apologize for any inconvenience this causes those who have tickets to shows but wish to reassure fans to hold onto these existing tickets, as they will be valid for rescheduled dates, which will be announced shortly," the band posted. We’ll miss you over the next few weeks, but we’re looking forward to seeing you all again very soon. Here’s to Mick 💪 ~ thanks for your supportive messages it means so much to us 🎸🎶🎤 🎸🎶 @RollingStones — Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) March 30, 2019 A big disappointment for everyone but things need to be taken care of and we will see you soon. Mick, we are always there for you! — Keith Richards (@officialKeef) March 30, 2019 "Mick has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour at this time, as he needs medical treatment," the post continued. "The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible." Jagger, 75, said he was "devastated" about postponing the tour. "I will be working very hard to be back on stage as soon as I can," he tweeted. "Once again, huge apologies to everyone." Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs during a concert of their "No Filter" European tour at the Orange Velodrome stadium in Marseille, France, on June 26, 2018. Jean-Paul Pelissier / Reuters file Jagger has eight children, including model Georgia May Jagger, 27. His youngest child, son Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger, with his girlfriend, Melanie Hamrick, was born in December 2016. He began dating Hamrick following the 2014 death of his longtime girlfriend, fashion designer L’Wren Scott. The Rolling Stones were scheduled to begin the North American leg of their No Filter Tour on April 20 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.