Unfortunately, singer Bobby Brown will not be able to finish out the remainder of the New Edition reunion tour.
BET reports that Brown announced Friday (July 11) that he is dropping out of the group's summer run in order to recover from an undisclosed medical issue.
"I apologize to the fans of New Edition," Brown said in a statement. "I really wanted to be with my brothers, but presently I am unable to give fans what they typically expect from New Edition."
According to TMZ, the singer was having a hard time keeping up with the rest of the group during some recent tour stops and had to leave the stage altogether while in Mississippi.
Brown, Ronny DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, Ricky Bell, Johnny Gill and Michael Bivins started the 28-date tour late last month in Connecticut.
Brown eventually underwent "an intrusive medical procedure" and must remain under the care of a doctor.
"At this time, Bobby needs to put his health first, and we wish him a speedy recovery," the statement says, according to CBS. "We are giving each and every show all we've got until his return - and will continue giving the fans 110 percent each night."
The remainder of New Edition's tour stops are as follows.
July 13, 2014 Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre @Oklahoma City, OK
July 15, 2014 Saenger Theatre @New Orleans, LA
July 17, 2014 Red Hat Amphitheatre @ Raleigh, NC
July 18, 2014 Farm Bureau Live @ Virgina Beach @Virgina Beach, VA
July 19, 2014 Baltimore Arena @Baltimore, MD
July 20, 2014 Verizon Center @Washington, D.C.
July 22, 2014 Midland Theatre @Kansas City, MO
July 24, 2014 St. Charles Family Arena @St. Louis, MO
July 25, 2014 Chene Park @Detroit, MI
July 26, 2014 Macy's Jazz Festival @Cincinnati, OH
July 27, 2014 Horseshoe Casino @Hammond, IN
August 1, 2014 Thunder Valley Casino Amphitheatre @Lincoln, CA
August 2, 2014 Oracle Arena @Oakland, CA
August 3, 2014 Nokia Theatre @Los Angeles, CA
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