Phil Collins turned 73 on January 30th. Illness has significantly impacted him, altering his appearance and causing him to rely on a cane for walking and a wheelchair for mobility.
The musician, who has delighted us with his music for years, has faced health issues and a scandal involving his ex-wife Orianne Cevey, which have visibly affected his face and body. Despite this, many still enjoy his melodies.
Phil Collins’ health problems include spine surgeries, leaving him unable to sit upright and with white hair. He has been deeply affected by both his illness and the ongoing dispute with Orianne.
They divorced in 2008, remarried eight years later, but last year, rumors emerged that Orianne had married someone else in Las Vegas. She initially claimed she was traveling for work, hiding her affair. When Collins discovered the truth, he evicted her from their $40 million home and changed the entry codes.
Orianne threatened to reveal embarrassing secrets from their marriage, but Collins remained resolute, leading to mutual criticism. His health problems have intensified his struggles; an accident in 2018 during a performance led to the cancellation of his tour, and he now relies on mobility aids.
Phil Collins and Orianne Cevey first met in Switzerland in 1994 when she was 21. They married in 1999 but divorced after nine years. In 2015, Collins funded her spinal surgery, which saved her life, and they reconciled the following year.
Collins was previously married to Andrea Bertorelli from 1975 to 1980 and Jill Tavelman from 1984 to 1996. Born in London on January 30th, 1951, he has been part of bands like Genesis, Band X, Band Aid, Flaming Youth, and The Phil Collins Big Band.