What's happened
Frankie Valli, the 90-year-old frontman of The Four Seasons, addresses concerns about his health after videos of him appearing frail went viral. He reassures fans that he loves performing and intends to continue touring as long as he is able.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to Adrian Horton in The Guardian, Frankie Valli stated, "I am blessed to be 90 years old and still be doing what I love to do... Nobody has ever made me do anything I didn’t want to do." This counters the narrative that he is being forced to perform. Meanwhile, Roisin O'Connor from The Independent noted that fans expressed concern over Valli's health, with comments suggesting he looked "exhausted". Valli's insistence on his passion for music and performance is a critical aspect of his public defense against these concerns.
How we got here
Valli's recent performances have drawn scrutiny due to viral videos showing him struggling on stage. This has led to speculation about his health and accusations of elder abuse, prompting him to clarify his situation publicly.
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Francesco Stephen Castelluccio, known professionally as Frankie Valli, is an American singer, known as the frontman of the Four Seasons beginning in 1960. He is known for his unusually powerful lead falsetto voice.