Kenny Rogers Health Crisis — Doctors Demand End To Farewell Tour

Kenny Rogers is off the road for good — after a new medical crisis has ended the country legend's desperate attempt to extend his farewell tour!

The "Gambler" star first announced his farewell tour in 2015, saying he wanted to spend more time with his two young sons and his wife Wanda. The National ENQUIRER, however, had revealed that the struggling star had secretly faced a series of serious health issues. Now, after attempting to extend the original bookings, Kenny's been forced to cancel the last eight concerts of his career.

A statement by Kenny's management admitted that the 79-year-old singer is still "working through a series of health challenges" — adding: "His doctors fully expect the outcome to be great," but that the star needed to "focus on recuperation." The statement, however, didn't reveal the extent of Kenny's secret struggles.

The ENQUIRER had already revealed how Kenny secretly hid a heartbreaking battle with hepatitis C — long before the killer virus had any treatment or remedy! The ravages of the disease can lead to liver failure, cirrhosis and liver cancer. Kenny “was shattered when he got the awful news from doctors,” revealed a source. “It was heartbreaking to see him sit sobbing, his shoulders shaking and tears running down his face.”

The country legend was also hit with a frightening medical diagnosis of skin cancer in 2014. After his diagnosis, Kenny went public, showing bandages on his ravaged face and saying, “Had a bit of skin cancer removed. I recommend everyone go get checked.” Added a source: “He was secretly shaken to the core...He worries what’s around the corner.”

Kenny has also struggled with a plastic surgery obsession, drugs and other health issues, including knee replacement, rotator cuff and throat surgeries. The star, who’s been wed to fifth wife Wanda since 1997, now claims he’s got nothing to hide! “If they ask me a question, I give them an answer,” Kenny told an interviewer in 2000 — the same year he admitted to living with hep C for 30 years.

The ENQUIRER also revealed how his old friend Dolly Parton was at his side when he said goodbye to Nashville with a touching final performance in Oct. 2017. Sadly, Kenny still didn't know how close that show was to being his final performance. “I’ve had a great life,” Kenny's said, “but it’s time for me to hang it up!”