Music Icon Phil Collins Now Requires 24-Hour Medical Supervision

In a world-exclusive interview with the BBC’s Zoe Ball, legendary musician Phil Collins has revealed he now requires 24-hour live-in medical supervision. Speaking ahead of his 75th birthday, the Genesis frontman described a "convergence" of health struggles that have made constant professional care a necessity, primarily to manage complex medication schedules and assist with his severely limited mobility.

The musician's health journey reached a critical point during a recent hospital stay for knee surgery where he contracted COVID-19. The virus triggered a systemic collapse, causing his kidneys to "back up" and necessitating months of intensive treatment. "I had everything that could go wrong with me, did go wrong with me," Collins admitted, noting that he has now undergone five separate surgeries on his knee. While one knee is now functional, he remains unable to walk without the aid of crutches or other assistance.

Collins was also remarkably candid about the role of alcohol in his physical decline. He revealed that his kidneys were "messed up" from years of drinking during his retirement from the road, a habit he has since overcome. Now celebrating over two years of sobriety, Collins credited his recovery for a newfound sense of stability. "It’s been a difficult, interesting, frustrating last few years," he shared. "But it’s all right now."

Despite rumors of hospice care that circulated in 2025, the 74-year-old remains optimistic about his creative future. He teased that he still has "half-formed" musical ideas and unreleased tracks in his archive. While he remains retired from the stage, he hinted at a possible return to the studio, suggesting there might still be "life in the old dog" yet