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A spokesperson said the former Beatle didn’t have Covid but wouldn’t confirm the diagnosis

Ringo Starr has been forced to cancel gigs in the US after suddenly falling ill with a mystery illness.

The former Beatle had been scheduled to play a gig with his All Starr Band at the Four Winds Casino in Michigan on Saturday (October 1) night.

But the venue later announced that the show was cancelled with just hours to go, as the 82-year-old’s voice was being affected by an unknown ailment.

A statement on the Four Winds Casino Facebook page confirmed that Ringo did not have Covid.

It went on: “Ringo is sick and was hoping he could carry on, hence the late decision, but it has affected his voice so tonight’s show, scheduled to begin in a few hours, is cancelled.

Ringo Starr: Former Beatles drummer forced to cancel weekend gigs after suddenly falling ill