Adele 'Throat Cancer' Rumours Appear Online Following Cancelled 2011 Dates

Rumours that Adele has cancelled all her remaining tour dates for 2011 due to throat cancer have appeared online.

The London singer, who released her acclaimed second album ‘21’ earlier this year, is due to undergo surgery to deal with her persistent vocal problems and has announced that she will be unable to perform for the rest of the year.

A statement released on her official website reads: ‘It is with deep regret that Adele has been forced to cancel her remaining live dates and promotional appearances in 2011. She is to undergo surgery to alleviate the current issues with her throat and a full recovery is expected. As a result, doctors have ordered her to rest her voice and completely recuperate before looking to schedule any work commitments.’

Fears for Adele have now been raised after online reports have suggested that the unspecified illness may actually be throat cancer.

One Adele fan tweeted:"In tears just heard the news about what s going on with my favorite artist (sic)''

All rescheduled tour dates, which were postponed due to the singer's ill health, have also been cancelled. Ticket buyers able to get refunds from their point of purchase.

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