Charles Aznavour hospitalized in St Petersburg

Legendary singer and songwriter Charles Aznavour, 93, was taken to the hospital after he felt unwell during a rehearsal prior to his concert in St. Petersburg, Emma Lavrinovich, Director of Oktyabrsky Concert Hall, informed TASS.

“[Charles Aznavour] felt unwell during a rehearsal. He was taken to the hospital. The concert has been put off until the next season,” Asbarez quotes Lavrinovich as telling the Russian news agency.

TASS earlier reported that Aznavour’s concert was scheduled to be held in Oktyabrsky Concert Hall on Wednesday. However, it was cancelled due to his health condition.

In comments to the agency on Thursday morning, sources close to the singer said doctors had not observed any life-threatening risks.  They added that a backache caused by a muscular spasm made Aznavour cancel the concert.