Westlife: Mark Feehily to take break from band amid health issues

Mark Feehily of Westlife has announced he is to step back from the band and will not be joining them for their upcoming tour due to ongoing health issues.

The 43-year-old singer recently underwent surgery to treat a hernia and said he was also treated for sepsis during a Covid lockdown in August 2020.

Feehily said his hernia surgery was a success but he has been advised to take time to recover and not go back on tour with Westlife.

Westlife are currently preparing for their US tour and they will play Canada, the USA, Mexico and Brazil.

The multi-award winning Irish boyband have 14 UK number one singles to their name and have amassed seven top-selling albums during their career.

They are known for hits including Flying Without Wings, Fool Again and Unbreakable, among many others.