Art Garfunkel postpones UK tour after being diagnosed with respiratory infection

Art Garfunkel has postponed his upcoming UK tour after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection. READ MORE: Art Garfunkel tells us about reconciling with Paul Simon: “I burst into tears – and then there were hugs” The Simon & Garfunkel singer had been due to bring his ‘What A Wonderful World’ tour to Watford, Manchester, Wolverhampton and London next week, beginning at the Watford Colosseum on Tuesday (October 13). All four shows have now been postponed, with Garfunkel revealing that a visit to his doctor during rehearsals led to the diagnosis. “During rehearsals for my upcoming concerts, I nearly postponed a scheduled appointment with my physician,” the 84-year-old said in a statement. “Thankfully, my wonderful wife, Kim, insisted that I keep it. “As it turns out, I have been diagnosed with a respiratory infection, and my doctor has advised me to take some time to rest and recover.” He continued: “My heart is broken that I must postpone these performances. At this season of my life, to be so warmly received by audiences and surrounded by so much love is a gift beyond words. “Singing for you has always been one of the greatest joys of my life, and the thought of disappointi...