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Jimmy Barnes has another health scare
Australian Rocker Jimmy Barnes has had another health scare.
The 55-year-old became ill on Tuesday and has been ordered to take it easy.
Some of his solo shows ahead of the upcoming Cold Chisel reunion tour have been cancelled.
Barnes had been battling flu after a gruelling European tour and on Tuesday visited doctors with concerns he might need to be hospitalised with more heart problems.
The fears proved to be unfounded but doctors have ordered four weeks of total rest, forcing the cancellation and postponement of some solo engagements.
In 2007 Barnes underwent open heart surgery to replace a faulty aortic valve which he'd had since birth.
The singer has issued a statement apologising to fans.
"I hate to cancel shows and over the years I've very rarely done it," he said.
"Sorry to anyone who's been let down by this but I'll be back on deck in a few weeks time."
Barnes is expected to make a full recovery in plenty of time to begin rehearsals with Cold Chisel for their October tour.