Legendary singer Dionne Warwick made the difficult decision to cancel a weekend performance at Carnegie Hall due to mobility issues with her leg and foot.
The five-time Grammy winner was slated to appear Sunday at the Deborah Silver & Fabulous Friends: Voices for ALS charity benefit at Zankel Hall in New York City.
“I’m sorry to have had to cancel the chance to see you all at Carnegie,” Warwick, 85, said in a statement to Page Six. “My leg and foot would not allow me to stand nor walk at the moment.”
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“Due to the pain, I just couldn’t do anything other than cancel my appearance this time, as I focus on rest and recovering from it.”
Warwick asked for understanding and grace, as “only the pain and inability to stand or walk is the reason for my absence.”
Warwick has graced the stage at Carnegie Hall several times over the course of her historic career.
The “That’s What Friends Are For” artist revealed in September 2025 that she underwent surgery on her leg due to “unbearable” pain, but assured her fans she was doing well in recovery at the time.