Sir Mick Jagger's father died tonight at the age of 93, a spokesman for the singer said.
Joe Jagger died from pneumonia in hospital at 10pm, the spokesman said.
He was admitted to the hospital in Kingston, Surrey, just over a week ago after injuring himself in a fall at his home.
The Rolling Stone, who is currently in the US for the band's A Bigger Bang world tour, flew to Britain yesterday to spend time with his father in hospital.
He later flew back to Las Vegas where he is due to perform tonight.
His spokesman confirmed that the concert would go ahead as planned.
The spokesman said: "Mr Jagger was admitted to Kingston Hospital, Surrey, just over a week ago and died of pneumonia.
"The family would like to thank the hospital for their care and support."
He said the family would not be making any further comment at this stage and arrangements would be made for a private funeral.
Sad news indeed. What a life he must have had, and how proud he must have been of his son. The joy in his face when he was at the palace that day with Mick was something to behold
RIP Mr Jagger and deepest sympathies to Mick and all of the Jagger family. Its of some comfort that he got to say his goodbyes to him
i am glad mick was there for his dad's last day - that's the important thing. i can only think he's back for the show tonight because there have been too many cancellations/postponements already.
if he doesn't cancel/postpone tonight when his grief has got to be at it's worst, i can't see why any more will be cancelled/postponed.
little queenie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > i am glad mick was there for his dad's last day - > that's the important thing. i can only think he's > back for the show tonight because there have been > too many cancellations/postponements already. > > if he doesn't cancel/postpone tonight when his > grief has got to be at it's worst, i can't see why > any more will be cancelled/postponed.
yes, but right now is most likely the worst of it - the initial shock and grief, don't you think? that has been my experience with death.
depending on what burial choice they pick, there is some degree of flexibility with funeral dates. for example, my aunt was cremated in september after her death, but we're working on a december date for the funeral, in order to prepare the best memorial for her possible.
can't imagine how Mick will get through the gig tonite (but, he will). But, you can bet Boise will be postponed; Stonesdoug's already hinted at that likelihood.
stoned_in_dc Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > so i take it mick was not at his father's side > when his father passed on because he flew back to > the US to perform at Vegas? > > man the band must be in tatters with ron wood's > brother passing on and now mick's father...
Shortly after Mick landed in Vegas he got word that his father had died.
No, the tour will not end. Some shows will be rescheduled, but the shows will go on. This is not being cold-hearted. I suffered a couple of family losses during my club-playing days, and I did miss a gig one time, but Mick will soldier on. Yeah, it's heartbreakingly tough, but, in show business, the old cliches do apply.
I learned of the sudden death of one of my family members in the middle of a gig -- I got a phone call while we were on a break -- a 40-year-old first cousin -- one year older than me -- heart attack -- gone -- that was in March 1996. Nevertheless, I finished the show, and left for home afterwards. I know how it feels.
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Mick will have to rely on all his professionalism to perform tonight. I guess the stage gives him sort of an escape but still he must be in a state of shock. My thoughts and condolences to Mick and family.
If there were a Musician that has the guts to handle the grief and put on a show it's Mick Jagger. Mick doesn't like to let the fans down, and I imagine his dad would have wanted Mick to perform on such a day. I wish I was in Vegas for this.