Aerosmith farewell tour dates CANCELLED: Steven Tyler 'seeking immediate care'

The iconic rock band have been performing together for almost half a century and are currently on their farewell tour.

Aerosmith headlined Download Festival this summer and are currently on their South American leg.

However frontman Steven Tyler has fallen ill, forcing the band to cancel the rest of this part of the tour.

In a statement they said: “Unfortunately, due to unexpected medical issues, lead singer, Steven Tyler, is seeking immediate care and has been advised by his doctors that he cannot travel or perform at this time.

It continued: “Therefore, the last four shows of the South American tour will be cancelled.

“Steven is expected to make a full recovery. With proper rest and treatment he will be back on his feet soon rocking the world.

The 69-year-old rocker’s illness affects four concerts in Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Mexico.

Tyler, who released a Country solo album last year, gave his own statement on Twitter.

The rock star’s statement read: “To everybody in South America… I’m very sorry and feel like I’ve let you down.

“Please not to worry… I am not in a life-threatening condition, but I need to deal with this right away, and get some rest and medical care immediately in order to sustain and maintain my future performances.

“I promise I’ll be back… unfortunately, health does not wait and it’s something even I can’t schedule around our shows.

“As they say, ‘We humans make plans, and God laughs…’ I love you all and will be back with you soon.”