Morrissey cancels upcoming shows

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Morrissey cancels two shows in the US over a “credible” death threat, according to a statement on his Facebook page.

Morrissey has cancelled two shows in the U.S. over a “credible” death threat, representatives for the former Smiths singer announced on his official Facebook page. The 66-year-old was scheduled to appear at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, on Friday night, and MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston on Saturday.

“In recent days, there has been a credible threat on Morrissey’s life. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the artist and audience, tonight’s engagement at Foxwoods has been cancelled,” the statement reads. “We appreciate your understanding.”

Shortly afterward, a second post announced that both shows had been cancelled.

The shows were part of the U.S. leg of Morrissey’s ongoing world tour. He is still set to appear in Philadelphia on Tuesday, with performances scheduled across the country before the singer heads to Mexico on October 31.

Earlier this week, a man from Ottawa, Canada, was released on bail after allegedly threatening to kill Morrissey at his performance in the city. The 26-year-old is accused of issuing a threat against the musician on Bluesky on September 4, according to court documents cited by The Ottawa Citizen. The Ottawa performance went ahead as planned.

Morrissey’s decision to cancel the two U.S. performances is odd, given that the death threat that was made public referred to a show in Canada. However, some speculate the abundance of caution may be due in part to the shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah last week.

The former Smiths frontman announced earlier this month his intention to sell his business interests in the Smiths. According to the post on his website, titled, “A Soul for Sale,” the deal would include the band’s name and artwork, as well as his share of merchandising rights, lyrical and musical compositions, synchronization rights, recordings, and publishing contract rights.