Westlife’s Markus Feehily ‘temporarily stands down’ from tour due to ill health

The singer revealed that he has “had ongoing medical problems” since he went for surgery in August 2020 and subsequently developed “severe sepsis”.

Markus Feehily of Westlife (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Irish singer Markus Feehily has announced he will “temporarily stand down from all Westlife touring” until he has recovered from various “health challenges”.

The 43-year-old from Sligo, who recently had surgery, said “my recovery must now become my absolute priority at this time”.