Phil Collins Says His Ongoing Health Struggles Require 24-Hour Care

Phil Collins has opened up about the serious health challenges he continues to face, revealing that he now receives 24-hour care because of complications from a spinal injury dating back to 2007.

During an interview with Zoe Ball on the BBC’s Eras podcast, the legendary musician explained that he has a live-in nurse who helps make sure he takes his medication properly.

“I have a 24-hour live-in nurse,” Collins said, describing years of physical problems and nerve damage.

His health struggles have included severe problems with his knees. Collins has undergone five knee surgeries and says he currently has only one functioning knee.

He can still walk, but he needs assistance such as crutches.

Collins previously spoke about his physical limitations during Genesis’ farewell tour in 2022. At the time, he performed as the band’s frontman while his son Nic played drums.

He admitted that being unable to perform behind the drums with his son was deeply frustrating and questioned whether he wanted to tour again.

Unfortunately, touring also contributed to a worsening of his health.

Collins revealed that his past drinking eventually took a serious toll on his body, including his kidneys. He spent months in the hospital after his health deteriorated.

The experience became a major wake-up call.

Collins decided to stop drinking completely and recently marked two years of sobriety.

Although he described the past few years as difficult and frustrating, he said that things are now “all right.”

Despite everything he has experienced, Collins remains grateful for his family and his extraordinary music career.

He said he is incredibly proud of his children and feels fortunate to have watched them build lives of their own.

Looking back on his career, Collins also expressed gratitude for the incredible journey music gave him.

For a musician who spent decades performing around the world, his life has changed dramatically.

But even while facing serious physical challenges, Phil Collins continues to look back with gratitude—and forward with determination.