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- Mark Feehily has faced ongoing health challenges, including surgeries and recovery periods that led him to take a hiatus from Westlife touring in the past few years. Several outlets reported he stood down from touring to focus on his health and recovery, with bandmates continuing performances in his absence.[2][3]
- In early 2024, Feehily publicly confirmed he would not be joining the US leg of Westlife’s tour to allow time for recovery after surgery, reinforcing that this pause was for his health and wellbeing.[3][2]
- Recent coverage around 2026 mentions Westlife’s ongoing activities and anniversaries, with notes about the band’s willingness to carry on the tour while Feehily’s status remains tied to his health updates. The 25th-anniversary tour is highlighted in May 2026 reporting.[10]
If you’d like, I can pull more precise updates from current outlets or fetch a quick rundown of Feehily’s health disclosures and touring status in a concise timeline. I can also look up his official statements or social media posts for the most direct source.