The 77-year-old said in a statement that he was "heartbroken" by the cancellation, but "must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time.”

Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra has cancelled what was meant to be their final concert on the Over and Out farewell tour due to the frontman's sudden health concerns.

BST Hyde Park festival has cancelled its final night after Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra pulled out of the headline slot. Lynne, 77, was due to play alongside his band on Sunday but has been forced to withdraw from the event following a "systemic infection".