What Happened to Hayley Williams?
On August 10, 2023, Hayley Williams announced that she had a lung infection and couldn’t continue the Paramore tour. “After my lung infection forced us to postpone 4 shows, I was hoping a week off of performing and a strict medicine routine would allow my body to heal enough to finish off this tour strong,” Williams, 34, wrote in a statement on the Paramore’s social media accounts. “I have been doing everything I can to fight this infection so we wouldn’t have to disappoint anyone with more news of disappointments and cancellations.”
“After struggling through the last few shows and consulting with my doctor, we’re unfortunately realizing that it’s past the point of wanting to push through to put on a good show for all of you. I’m now risking long term damage and I need to pay attention to my body,” she continued.
“We are so sorry to all of you who were so patient with us as we rescheduled these and likely rearranged travel plans to still come see us out,” the post concluded. “I physically cannot go on. I know this isn’t great news for everyone.”
The “Still Into You” singer also posted to her personal Instagram story shortly before the announcement, writing, “Hey everybody, we just got off stage in Seattle. After speaking with our team and my doc, I know that trying to finish this tour is now going to come at a detriment to my health. My lungs are just not healing quickly enough to keep up. It got a little scary tonight.”
She continued, “We will have the team post an official statement ASAP but we are going to have to cancel the last 2 shows of the tour so I can get better, finally. I know some of you are camping in Portland already so I just wanted to get this out there. I’m so sorry for all the chaos this has caused some of you. I really tried to kick this s—. Love you all.”
Paramore is set to perform at The New Yorker Festival in October 2023 in conversation with writer Amanda Petrusich, and they’re performing in Australia later in the year. They are also opening for Taylor Swift on the European leg of The Eras Tour in 2024.
