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Johnny Mathis Cutting Tour Short, Retiring to ‘Enjoy His Life’: ‘Time for Him to Slow Down’ at 89
Johnny Mathis has decided to cancel his upcoming summer tour dates to slow down and enjoy his remaining years, a source exclusively reveals to Closer.
Music legend Johnny Mathis has called it quits on his glittering career ahead of his 90th birthday — citing his advanced age and trouble with his memory — and a source exclusively tells Closer he’s got nothing but love and support pouring in from friends and fans as he looks to take life a whole lot easier moving forwards. The source notes that after performing professionally for nearly 70 years, “there’s no denying that it’s time for him to slow down.” He’ll continue touring until the end of spring, but from June 5 going forward, all planned dates will be cancelled and his retirement will begin. Throughout his long life, Johnny felt compelled to give back to both artists seeking to perform for a living and athletes — he had been a top track and field San Francisco State College recruit — at his alma mater.
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