On 1 February, a statement was posted on Facebook which read: "Rick and his team want all the fans of Rick and The Jam to know that due to ongoing health issues Rick has been advised to take a break from touring his spoken word events booked for the first quarter of 2025.
"Rick has been really touched by the number of fans who have booked to see the shows, but presently he has been advised to rest, repair and build his physical strength in order to deal with touring up and down the UK.
"Rick was really excited to bring his updated 'in conversation' show to life in so many new venues and to both loyal fans and new audiences.
Earlier this month, Rick was forced to cancel a spoken word tour due to his "ongoing health issues".
Another commented: "So sad to hear the news of Rick Buckler of the Jam passing.
