Phil Collins Hospitalized for Knee Surgery, Hospice Rumors Denied
Hi, I’m Quinn Parker and my coffee is kicking in so hard right now that I have THOUGHTS and FEELINGS pouring out about Phil Collins. Rumors swirled that the 74-year-old music legend was in hospice care, but let me set the record straight with the facts.
Phil Collins’ rep confirmed to People Magazine that the Genesis frontman is currently in the hospital, but this stay has absolutely nothing to do with end-of-life care. Instead, Collins is recovering from a recent knee surgery, a detail dropped in a clear denial of any terminal illness. According to that statement, speculation about hospice care is completely incorrect. E! News reached out to Phil’s team for further comment and has not received any update contradicting the official line.
The hospice rumor started after a tabloid post circulated on social media claiming Phil’s health had taken a dire turn. Fans on X repeated the claim without any official confirmation, causing his rep to step in quickly. In the statement shared with People, a spokesperson noted that Phil is in good spirits, focused on physical therapy, and expected to be discharged in a few days once medical evaluations confirm progress.
This news follows a tough year for the former drummer, who opened up in February to MOJO magazine about severe nerve damage dating back to a 2007 spinal injury. Collins admitted he felt “very sick” and that the pain impacted his drive to return to the studio. He told the magazine that he often thinks about heading downstairs and playing again, but his body simply will not cooperate.
Phil has faced health-related speculation before. Back in late 2024, rumors flared when he skipped a few public appearances around his documentary premiere. His team then assured everyone that he was resting under doctor supervision and that no new conditions had developed. That incident showed fans the importance of waiting for confirmed updates straight from the source.
Fans will recall that Phil officially retired from drumming in 2022 after decades of performing left lasting damage to his hands and legs. In his December 2024 documentary, Phil Collins Drummer First, filmed in October 2022, he shared how difficult it was to accept that drumming would no longer be part of his life. “I’ve spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock,” he said.
Collins’ personal life has stayed in the spotlight too. He shares son Nic Collins, 24, and Matthew Collins, 18, with wife Orianne Cevey, daughter Lily Collins, 36, with ex Jill Tavelman, plus Simon Collins, 48, and Joely Collins, 52, with ex Andrea Bertorelli. Nic, also a drummer, confessed in the documentary that watching his dad’s health decline has influenced how he sets up his own kit to avoid the same fate.
While this hospital stay might spook long-time fans, the truth is far less dire than hospice care rumors suggested. Instead, Collins is taking time to heal from a surgery that should get him back on his feet rather than signing off any final notes. I’ll be here with the caffeine to keep you updated on every twist and turn.
Okay, my heart rate is back to normal now.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, E! News, MOJO magazine, Phil Collins Drummer First documentary
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