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Morrissey Postpones Handful of U.S. Tour Dates

Singer returns to England to be with his mother, who is ill

October 22, 2012 12:20 PM ET
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Morrissey performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
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Morrissey has postponed a handful of dates on his U.S. tour to be with his ill mother, who has been hospitalized in England, according to a press release posted on Morrissey fan site True To You. The singer has nixed shows October 23rd in Pittsburgh, October 24th in Columbus, Ohio, October 26th in Flint, Michigan, and October 27th in Chicago, though he hopes to reschedule the performances soon and is encouraging fans to hold on to their tickets.

For now, Morrissey's U.S. tour will resume on October 29th in Minneapolis. For the full itinerary, visit Morrissey's Facebook page.

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