Johnny Mathis, 89, retires from touring due to 'accelerated' memory issues after seven-decade career

Music icon Johnny Mathis, 89, officially announced that he's retiring from touring and cancels several performances due to "memory issues."

"It’s with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis’ age and memory issues  which have accelerated, we are announcing his retirement from touring & live concerts," a statement read on Mathis’ Facebook account.  Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.

The sudden news comes on the heels of Mathis preparing to celebrate his 90th birthday this year.