Seventy-one-year-old music legend Diana Ross cancels her appearance at a cruise ship ceremony and concert, increasing concerns about her health.
Diana Ross, the legendary singer and former member of The Supremes, has cancelled her planned appearance as the godmother and main performer on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas showcase cruise scheduled for August 20, 2025.
Ross, aged 81, had been named godmother of the ship in June and was set to kick off the three-day journey on August 20. However, her representatives cited "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for her sudden withdrawal, but no specific details about her health or other causes have been provided.
The cancellation has sparked concern among fans, who were left wondering about her well-being due to the lack of additional information. The cruise line expressed disappointment that Ross could not participate and announced they would soon name a new godmother for the ship.
In a press release, Ross had previously expressed her honour to join the Royal Caribbean family. She had also opened the Henley Festival just weeks before, suggesting no publicly known health issues beforehand. However, no official statements have clarified whether her absence is due to health problems or other personal reasons.
Ross left The Supremes in 1970 to launch her own successful solo career. She gained recognition as a former member of The Supremes, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. The singer is also the mother of five children, including Evan Ross who is married to Ashlee Simpson.
The cancellation does not affect the upcoming Beautiful Love Tour, which is set to start on August 16 in Saratoga, California. Ross shared the U.S. dates for her Beautiful Love Tour on her Instagram, and the tour will make stops in cities such as Atlantic City, St. Louis, Newark, and Lincoln.
The tour, which will officially conclude later this year in Palm Springs on December 13, has been a highly anticipated event for fans. Despite the cancellation on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas, Ross's commitment to her music and performances remains unwavering.
As the situation develops, fans and the media await further updates regarding Diana Ross's health and the naming of a new godmother for the Star of the Seas.
[1] Royal Caribbean International Press Release, June 2025 [2] People Magazine, July 2025 [3] Billboard, August 2025 [4] Diana Ross's Official Instagram, August 2025
- Fans and the media are eager for updates regarding Diana Ross's health, as her sudden withdrawal from the Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas showcase cruise has raised concerns.
- In light of Diana Ross's cancellation on the Star of the Seas cruise, her upcoming Beautiful Love Tour remains a highly anticipated event for her fans.
- Despite the lack of information about her health or other causes, various news outlets have reported Diana Ross's absence from the Star of the Seas as being due to unforeseen circumstances.
- In the realm of health and wellness, Diana Ross, age 81, has continued her active career, with a scheduled tour and numerous performances throughout the year, including stops for her Beautiful Love Tour.
