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Bryan Ferry Suffering From Mystery Illness

Roxy Music frontman is undergoing tests at a hospital

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April 6, 2011 9:50 AM ET
Bryan Ferry Suffering From Mystery Illness
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Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry has undergone tests in a U.K. hospital for an unknown ailment. Though some initial reports have claimed that the singer had a heart attack, his spokesperson clarified that this was not the case in a statement earlier today.

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The 65-year-old Ferry was taken to the hospital after complaining about feeling ill. The singer has canceled an appearance at an event for the 2012 Olympics but as of now will go forward with plans for solo tour dates in Israel, Russia and Northern Europe in the coming weeks.

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