Frans Duijts cancels 2026 performances after heart attack

Dutch singer Frans Duijts has cancelled all his performances for the rest of 2026 to recover from a heart attack he suffered last month. He says the attack caused lasting damage to his heart.

The 47-year-old told Radio 538’s *538 Ochtendshow* on Monday that he would be able to start rehabilitation in about three weeks. “For now, it’s nothing at all,” he said, adding that he had cleared his diary and would wait until doctors and his body told him he could return.

Duijts said he did not expect to make a full recovery: “The heart has suffered permanent damage; I’ll have to live with that.” He nevertheless plans to sing again.

Last month, his management said he would be unable to perform for at least six weeks. The new decision rules out performances for the remainder of the year.