Overview

• Social media rumors falsely claimed Collins was receiving hospice care before his spokesperson’s clarification.
• His spokesperson confirmed to People magazine that Collins is in hospital following knee surgery and is not facing a terminal condition.
• The recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan heightened fans’ fears and contributed to hospice care rumors.
• Collins has long battled Type 2 diabetes and spinal damage from decades of drumming.
• The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer retired from drumming in 2022 and has said health issues have sapped his appetite for making new music.