The farewell for Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) was dramatically halted in July 2025 when bandleader Jeff Lynne was forced to cancel the final two dates of his "Over and Out" farewell tour, including the highly anticipated swansong at London's BST Hyde Park, due to a **systemic infection**. The 77-year-old musician's health concerns had been growing throughout the final leg of the tour; he had already been performing with a **broken hand** sustained in a taxi accident, and attendees at the final July 9th show in Manchester noted he appeared visibly weak, having to sit down for the last few songs and needing assistance to exit the stage. An official statement released by his team confirmed the diagnosis, advising that doctors had determined performing was "simply not possible at this time nor will he be able to reschedule," which effectively ended his touring career. Lynne expressed that he was "absolutely gutted" to cancel the final two shows, but recognized the need to focus on his **health and rehabilitation**, thus prioritizing his recovery over the final live appearances of the legendary band, whose orchestrally-infused pop legacy remains secure despite the abrupt conclusion to their final tour.