Sam Smith Health Update, What Happened to Him? Check Here

Learn about Sam Smith health updates in this article and discover why singer Sam Smith postponed his performance dates, know the full details here.

by V Gomala | Updated Apr 28, 2023

Who is Sam Smith?

Sam Smith is a popular English singer and songwriter who gained recognition after being featured on Disclosure's hit single "Latch" in October 2012, which reached number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. They were also featured on Naughty Boy's "La La La," which topped the charts in May 2013. In December 2013, Smith won both the 2014 Brit Critics' Choice Award and the BBC's Sound of 2014 poll after being nominated for both.

Capitol Records UK released Smith's first studio album, In the Lonely Hour, in May 2014. "Lay Me Down" was the album's lead single and was released before "La La La". The album's second single, "Money on My Mind," became Smith's second number one hit in the UK.

Sam Smith Health Update

Sam Smith's performances in Glasgow and Birmingham have been postponed because of illness. The singer informed fans on April 24th that the Birmingham show, originally scheduled for April 25th at Birmingham Resort World Arena, will now take place on May 27th, and tickets for the original date will be valid for the rescheduled show.

In an official statement posted on their Facebook page, Sam Smith disclosed that they and their team had contracted a virus that left them "really unwell." They apologized to fans for canceling their shows, explaining that they wanted to provide the best possible performance for the "Gloria" tour, which was impossible due to their medical condition. At the time of the statement, Smith did not specify the exact type of illness they and their team experienced. Despite the cancellations, Smith's next scheduled show is still set to take place on April 29, 2023, at the Royal Arena in København S, and no announcement has been made to suggest otherwise.

What Happened to Sam Smith?

Glasgow's OVO Hydro announced on April 21st that Smith's Saturday night show at the arena would be rescheduled to May 25th, due to an unspecified illness. Smith stated in a Facebook post last week that the Glasgow show had to be canceled as both the singer and "a lot of my team have been hit with a virus that's made us really unwell." The illness that affected the team has not been specified.

It is reported that the musician, who identifies as non-binary and prefers the use of "they/them" pronouns, canceled their show at the Birmingham Resort World Arena in Birmingham, which was originally scheduled for April 25. Fans who had already purchased tickets for the show were informed that the concert would be rescheduled for May 27, and their tickets would still be valid for the new date.

Sam Smith Health Condition

Sam Smith's performances have been postponed due to illness. During the most recent performance of Smith's Gloria tour on April 19th at The O2 in London, the singer took a moment to honor Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender girl who was fatally stabbed earlier this year in Warrington, England. As a tribute, Smith wore a halo-shaped headband adorned with Ghey's name. Smith's upcoming concert is scheduled for April 29th at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen.

Sam shared a photo on social media, depicting them wearing loose white robes and seated on a white block with a gold backdrop. Along with the picture, the singer also provided details about the rescheduled show. Sam confirmed that all tickets for the original show would remain valid for the new date of May 27th. However, it remains unknown if Sam will be performing at their next scheduled concert in Copenhagen.

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Sam Smith Health Update - FAQs

1. What happened to Sam Smith?

Glasgow's OVO Hydro announced on April 21st that Smith's Saturday night show at the arena would be rescheduled to May 25th, due to an unspecified illness.

2. How is Sam Smith's health now?

In an official statement posted on their Facebook page, Sam Smith disclosed that they and their team had contracted a virus that left them "really unwell."

3. Who is Sam Smith?

Sam Smith is a popular English singer and songwriter who gained recognition after being featured on Disclosure's hit single "Latch" in October 2012, which reached number eleven on the UK Singles Chart.