74-year-old Heart singer Ann Wilson announces she is battling cancer

Heart singer Ann Wilson has announced that she has cancer.

The 74-year-old “What About Love” musician announced her battle for her health in an emotional Instagram post on Tuesday – and explained how she will undergo chemotherapy after the operation.

The post read: “Dear friends, I recently had surgery to remove something that turned out to be cancerous. The surgery was successful and I feel great, but my doctors are now advising me to have preventative chemotherapy and I have decided to do that.”

Wilson said doctors had advised her to “stay off the stage for the rest of the year to fully recover” – and canceled Heart’s planned Royal Flush tour with Cheap Trick, which was scheduled to begin July 30 in Cleveland. and runs until December.

“To those who bought tickets: I really wish we could do these concerts. Please know that I fully intend to be back on stage in 2025. My team is sorting out these details and we will let you know the plan as soon as possible.

“Please be assured that I fully intend to be back on stage in 2025.

“This is just a break. I have much more to sing, love, Ann Wilson. With all due respect, this is the last public statement I wish to make on this matter.”

Wilson did not disclose what type of cancer she is battling.

Wilson and her sister Nancy were the two main singers of Heart, a rock band formed in the 1970s that sold 35 million records worldwide.