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Westlife legend won't take part in band's 25-year anniversary show as he continues to battle serious health issues


The boyband issued a statement to Instagram on Wednesday evening, updating fans on how they plan to celebrate their milestone achievement.

Following their formation in 1998, Mark enjoyed huge success with Nicky Bryne, Shane Filan, and Kian Egan, before taking a step back in February 2024 due to his ill health. Following their formation in 1998, Mark enjoyed huge success with Nicky Bryne, Shane Filan, and Kian Egan, before taking a step back in February 2024 due to his ill health (pictured in 2023) Confirming his temporary hiatus from the band, he added: 'It is with the upmost level of regret that I must now temporarily stand down from all Westlife touring until a time ote: that I have had the chance to fully recover from the turbulent journey I have been through as an individual.

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