Katharine McPhee & David Foster cancel tour dates amid 'horrible' family tragedy

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David Foster and Katharine McPhee were forced to cut their Asia tour short to rush home for an unknown "family tragedy" (Image: Getty Images)
David Foster and Katharine McPhee were forced to cut their Asia tour short to rush home for an unknown "family tragedy" (Image: Getty Images)

Pop singer Katharine McPhee unexpectedly cancelled her remaining Asia tour dates as she and her husband David Foster were forced to hurry home to the US after the couple suffered a "horrible tragedy in their family".

The 39-year-old artist was performing on tour alongside her partner, 16 Grammy award-winning star David, as they shared the disappointing news with their fans on Instagram. The couple, who married back in 2018, took their musical talents international this year with incredible duets performed across Asia. In the announcement, Katherine shared: "It's with a heavy heart I announce I have to miss our final 2 shows of our Asia run" the singer continued: "David and I have had a horrible horrible tragedy in our family and at least one of us need to get back home to our family."

Katharine McPhee & David Foster cancel tour dates amid 'horrible' family tragedy dqxikeidqkikdinvKatharine's fan flooded the famous singer with support and love as she cancelled the two remaining Asia tour dates (Getty Images for Gateway for Cancer Research)

The former American Idol singer apologised to her devoted fans expressing how sorry she was that they needed to cut the tour short and that she hopes to "return one day and perform for you all". The upcoming shows cancelled were at Jakarta’s Sentul International Convention Centre on August 11 and 12. The couple has not yet revealed what the personal tragedy was that caused the cancellation.

The announcement on Katharine's Instagram was met with great love and understanding from the famous pair's fans as they wished the couple a safe trip home and well wishes for their family member.

One fan wrote: "Deepest condolences to you and David at this difficult time. Sending my sincere prayers and love to you both."

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Another supporter added: "I hope your travels are safe and swift. Sorry for your heartache."

And a third commented: "I was really looking forward to your performance tomorrow night. Sending love and a virtual hug. I hope everything is okay" followed by a series of crying and red heart emojis."

Katharine McPhee & David Foster cancel tour dates amid 'horrible' family tragedyDavid Foster at the age of 72 welcomed a baby with Katharine McPhee last year (Getty Images for Gateway for Cancer Research)

This comes after the famous celeb couple recently made headlines after David shared his experience of welcoming a new baby last year at the age of 72. The famous Canadian composer proudly shared that he has "no regrets" welcoming a new baby into the world with his fifth wife and has not "regretted a single day of it". The couple's son Rennie is David's sixth child as he has already raised five daughters who are now adults from his previous relationships including 42-year-old Sara, 36-year-old Jordan, 40-year-old Erin, 53-year-old Allison, and 50-year-old Amy.

Caroline Gaspich

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