Willie Nelson offers health update after canceling concert appearances

Willie Nelson had to cancel concert appearances this past weekend due to illness.

The 91-year-old was due to kick off the Outlaw Music Festival Tour on Friday, June 21, but hours before showtime announced on social media that he could not perform on "doctor’s orders."

"We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson is not feeling well and, per doctor’s orders, has been advised to rest for the next four days," a statement posted to his official X account stated.

It continued, "he is expected to make a quick recovery and join the Outlaw Music Festival tour next week."

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They announced that Lukas Nelson and the Family Band, led by Willie’s son, would perform "a special set to include Willie’s classics and other songs."

The other acts on the line up, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Kraus, and Celisse, performed as planned.

Nelson’s representative released a statement, stating, "Willie will be fine. I live in Los Angeles and will fly next week to see the performances on the east coast. I can’t wait."

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Though a specific return date was not given, the next show after Nelson’s break is scheduled for June 26 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The 2024 Outlaw Music Festival was announced in February on social media.

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On the tour’s website, Nelson wrote, "This year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour promises to be the biggest and best yet with this lineup of legendary artists. I am thrilled to get back on the road again with my family and friends playing the music we love for the fans we love."

Last year around his 90th birthday in April, Nelson told AARP he was happy to celebrate the milestone by being on tour, saying, "Working is really good for me, no matter what kind of show it is."

When asked if he's ever considered retiring from the road, Nelson said, "Jokingly, I retire after every tour."

He continued: "But I’m always ready to go back again. I like the bus. I have everything I need on the bus. I never have to go into a hotel room anywhere. It’s not that bad."

Taylor Wily, 'Hawaii Five-0' actor, dead at 56

Taylor Wily, a former sumo wrestler turned beloved television actor, died Thursday. He was 56.

Details surrounding his death, including Wily's cause of death, are currently unknown.

"Hawaii Five-0" executive producer Peter Lenkov confirmed Wily's death to The Associated Press, and shared a number of tributes to his "brother" on social media.

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"T, as I told you many times, I fell in love with you at the first audition," Lenkov captioned a video montage of moments with Taylor. "You came in with a towel on your head mopping up sweat, and I was smitten. You charmed me into making you a regular… on the show… and in my life. You were family. And I will miss you every day, brother."

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He added, "PS: when we spoke last week, we laughed at how right you were from Day 1. Five-0 was our dream job. And I was so lucky we got to share that magic together."

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Wily, who was born Teila Tuli, was a fan-favorite of "Hawaii Five-0" and was known for portraying informant Kamekona Tupuola in 171 episodes of the detective show. Wily also took the character to "Magnum P.I." for a handful of episodes.

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After competing in sumo wresting and then a short stint in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Wily turned his attention to acting. He found fame in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" as hotel employee Kemo who befriended Jason Segel's character.

In another post, Lenkov wrote, "I’ve been hearing from thousands of people whose lives Taylor touched. Not surprised one bit. If you met him, he was immediately your friend. I keep hearing from people how ‘approachable’ he was. So true." 

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"For 10 years we talked about opening a real Kamekona shave ice stand or shrimp truck. Not a franchise. Just one place. So he could be there when not filming to greet customers. That’s what he wanted."

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Will Yun Lee, who worked with Taylor on "Hawaii: Five-0" wrote on Instagram that Wily was "a prince of a man who was a king, gentle warrior."

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He added, "Loved him the second I met him. Loved hearing all his stories, especially about the UFC. But mostly I just enjoyed sitting with him in his quietness. Sending love to his family. He will be missed. 

Michelle Borth, who starred as Catherine Rollins on 60 episodes of the hit detective show, wrote, "My heart aches. Taylor was a gentle soul with a big beautiful heart and infectious smile. I’m grateful for the memories and the time we shared. You’ll be missed, but never forgotten my friend."

Wily is survived by his wife, Halona, and their two children.

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