Renowned musician Morrissey has made the difficult decision to cancel two upcoming performances in the United States due to a “credible threat on his life.” The news was shared on his official Facebook page, leaving fans concerned for the safety of the iconic artist. The former frontman of The Smiths, who is now 66 years old, was scheduled to perform at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, on Friday night, and at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday.
In a statement posted on his Facebook account on Friday evening, the singer expressed the need for caution: “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. We appreciate your understanding.” Following this, a second post confirmed that both shows had been canceled due to “recent events” and a continued commitment to the safety of the artist and his band.
Morrissey, whose full name is Steven Patrick Morrissey, is currently on a world tour. He is set to appear in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, followed by several performances across the United States before heading to Mexico for a scheduled show on October 31. However, the recent threats have raised serious concerns about his safety.
Earlier this week, a 26-year-old man from Ottawa, Canada, was released on bail after allegedly making threats against Morrissey during a performance in the city. According to the Ottawa Citizen, the individual was accused of posting a threatening message on Bluesky on September 4. The court documents revealed a chilling statement in which the man claimed: “Steven Patrick Morrissey when you perform at TD Place here in Ottawa next week on the evening of September 12th, 2025 at about 9pm, I will be present at the venue in the audience and I will attempt to shoot you many times and kill you with a very large gun that I own illegally.” Despite the gravity of the threat, the show in Ottawa proceeded as planned.
The Instagram post on Morrissey's account did not delve into the specifics of the “recent events” mentioned, but it came shortly after the tragic shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement in Utah the previous week. Such incidents have heightened awareness and concern regarding the safety of public figures, including artists like Morrissey.
In addition to these alarming developments, Morrissey announced this month that he has “no choice” but to sell all of his business interests in The Smiths, a decision that reflects the many challenges he has faced in recent years.
As fans await news regarding his future performances, the safety of Morrissey remains a top priority, and many are hoping for a swift resolution to the threats against him.
