Johnny Mathis, 89, retires from performing due to ‘age and memory issues’

The US crooner, whose career stretches back to 1956, will play four more scheduled concerts but cancels remainder of 2025 run

Johnny Mathis, the US pop singer whose career stretches back to 1956, has announced his retirement from performing live.

A statement posted to Facebook reads: “As many of you may already be aware, Johnny Mathis is approaching his 90th birthday this year. So, it’s with sincere regret that due to Mr Mathis’s age and memory issues which have accelerated, we are announcing his retirement from touring and live concerts.”