FILE - This Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 file photo shows singers, from left, Bobby Brown, Michael Bivens, Ralph Tresvant, Ricky Bell and Ronnie Devoe of the R&B group New Edition arriving at the Soul Train Awards at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Brown is leaving a reunion tour with the group New Edition to focus on his health. A spokeswoman for the R&B group said on Friday, July 11, 2014 that group members Bell, Bivins, DeVoe, Johnny Gill and Tresvant wished the 45-year-old singer a speedy recovery. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Invision/AP, file)
Republished July 11, 2014 - 5:48 PM
Original Publication Date July 11, 2014 - 5:00 PM
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Bobby Brown is leaving a reunion tour with the group New Edition to focus on his health.
A spokeswoman for the R&B group said group members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant wish the 45-year-old singer a speedy recovery. No other details were provided.
"At this time, Bobby needs to put his health first, and we wish him a speedy recovery," said the statement. "We are giving each and every show all we've got until his return — and will continue giving the fans 110 per cent each night."
Brown was seen struggling to keep up with fellow New Edition members during a dance routine before leaving the stage in a video posted online of the group's July 2 show in Southaven, Mississippi.
The other New Edition members will continue for the remaining 16 shows of the All Six reunion tour.
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