Dionne Warwick has canceled an upcoming concert in the Chicago area later this month as her team says she is dealing with health issues following a “medical incident.”
The East Orange, New Jersey resident, 82, recounted TMZ that she had problems with one of her legs on Thursday.
The I Say a Little Prayer singer told the outlet that she is recovering from the illness but needs to take time to get back to full health.
That eliminates the possibility of playing a show on June 24 at the Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Des Plaines, Illinois, as she will take time to heal in the wake of the health issue.
The venue posted a notice of the canceled show on his website Thursday and said: ‘We regret to inform you that Dionne Warwick’s June 24, 2023 performance at Rivers Casino Des Plaines has been canceled due to a medical incident.
The latest: Dionne Warwick, 82, has canceled an upcoming concert in the Chicago area later this month because her team says she’s dealing with health issues following a “medical incident.” The legendary entertainer was photographed on stage in LA earlier this year
All ticket purchases will receive a full refund issued directly by E-tix. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you at another event in the future.”
The Do You Know the Way to San Jose artist told the outlet she was “hopeful” that the performance at the venue would take place on a new date in the future.
In April, it was revealed that Teyana Taylor, 32, will be taking on the role of Warwick in an upcoming biopic.
As they appear in an upcoming episode of the Tamron Hall ShowTaylor said she would play the music icon in a new movie.
The One Thousand and One actress also told the host of the eponymous talk show that production on the project has already begun and is currently underway.
“We’re already working on it,” the dancer — who choreographed the music video for Beyonce’s Ring the Alarm — said in a clip shared with Billboard. “We’re building right now.”
A title and release date for the biopic telling the story of the veteran hitmaker – which Warwick himself previously hinted was “in the works” two years ago – has not yet been revealed.
“I always wanted to make sure I could tie in with any person I would play,” Taylor said during the interview with Tamron Hall.
Biopic in progress! While appearing on an upcoming episode of the Tamron Hall Show, Teyana Taylor, 32, revealed she would play music icon Dionne Warwick in an upcoming biopic that has begun production
Telling her story: “Many of these stories are misinterpreted or dramatized to some degree,” she continued. “That’s not really where we want to go.” Around 1968
The model also revealed that Angela Basset was inspired by the portrayal of the late Tina Turner in the 1993 biopic – What’s Love Got To Do With It.
She also shared that she watched Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles in the 2004 Oscar-winning film Ray before her performance.
“I miss the days when movies were like this — when you really had to get to know them and relate to them,” she said.
“We talk almost every day,” Taylor also revealed in efforts to get to know Warwick better. “That’s my girl.”
“I’ve always been a big believer in safety,” added reality TV star Teyana & Iman.
“She’s had a great career and I think now it’s about making her feel as safe as possible to tell her story,” said the New York resident, explaining that she wants to do justice to Warwick.
“Many of these stories are misinterpreted or dramatized to some degree,” she continued. “That’s not really where we want to go.”
In February 2021, Warwick confirmed the project to Entertainment Weekly, saying a series about her legacy was “in the works.”
Daily chat: “We talk almost every day,” Taylor also revealed in attempts to get to know Warwick better. “That’s my girl.”
Upcoming biopic: In February 2021, Warwick confirmed the project to Entertainment Weekly, saying a series about her legacy was “in the works”; seen in 2017
“It will be a series,” she revealed at the time. “We’re planning to do an episodic show.”
Also, the legendary singer praised the actress: “[Teyana] is certain a talented young lady whom I have had the pleasure of interacting with.’
“She’s very excited about the prospect of being involved, and she will also be very, very involved in directing and putting together parts of how we see this play out.”