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Phil Collins opens up about health struggles, says he's under '24-hour' care
- Phil Collins told Zoe Ball that he now receives round‑the‑clock home nursing care, revealing in BBC's Eras podcast due January 26 he has a 24-hour live-in nurse for medication and care.
- Following a 2007 spinal injury, Phil Collins suffered lasting nerve damage and underwent five knee surgeries, leaving him with only one knee that functions with support.
- He said he spent months in hospital after COVID and kidney complications, linking kidney problems to past drinking and recently celebrating two years of sobriety.
- At Genesis's final shows in 2022, Collins performed seated while his son Nic handled drums; he described losing the ability to play as a shock and said he'd prefer not to tour if unable to perform as before.
- Approaching his 75th birthday on January 30, Collins sat for a BBC Eras series interview, last year denying hospice rumours and revisiting his 2024 documentary on drumming.
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DNyuzSure, Phil Collins has health problems. But maybe that 24/7 nurse could come out on tour with him?
Phil Collins is talking about health woes as part of a BBC podcast series marking his 75th birthday. Maybe his 24/7 nurse will join him in the recording studio one day?
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