- Stevie Wonder announced Saturday that he would receive a kidney transplant in the fall.
- The news came during a live show at Hyde Park in England.
- Wonder said he was addressing rumors about his health, and that he was “all good.”
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Stevie Wonder says he will be receiving a kidney transplant this fall.
The 69-year-old music legend made the announcement to concertgoers in England on Saturday.
Wonder said he’ll do three more shows and then undergo the surgery in September.
He said he has a donor, adding, “it’s all good,” drawing cheers from the audience.
He didn't want his fans to hear rumors, Wonder said. There had been a recent report that he was facing a serious health issue.
Wonder was performing as part of a summer concert in London's Hyde Park. He told the audience he was there to share his love and to thank them for theirs.
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