Veteran performer and musician Frankie Valli has issued a statement and assured fans he’s OK after sparking concern with recent performance videos.
Valli, 90, whose actual name is Francesco Stephen Castelluccio, issued a statement to People saying he is “blessed” to still be able to perform.
He also said in the statement that he plans to perform for “as long as I can”.
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“I know there has been a lot of stuff on the internet about me lately so I wanted to clear the air. I am blessed to be 90 years old and still be doing what I love to do and as long as I am able, and audiences want to come see me, I am going to be out there performing as I always,” he said in the statement.
“I get a chuckle from the comments wondering if someone forcing me to go on stage. Nobody has ever made me do anything I didn’t want to do.”
Valli added he plans to “keep chasing the music” and has no plans to slow down anytime soon.
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It comes after recent videos of Valli performing in concert went viral on TikTok and fans expressed their concern for the star.
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He appeared to be lip-syncing in one clip, and in another, doesn’t dance.
“I really hope he’s doing this willingly, he looks exhausted 🙁 Frankie Valli is a treasure,” one fan wrote.
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“This is so sad but yet so pure bc he still wants to be there for his fans,” another added.
It comes after it was reported his son Francesco had a temporary restraining order made permanent for three years. It was filed by Francesco’s brother.
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