Martin Garrix has been forced to cancel his next concert after he was ‘unexpectedly’ rushed to hospital to undergo emergency surgery.
The DJ, 29, took to his Instagram on Wednesday to share a photo of himself clad in his hospital gown on the ward at the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam.
While he appeared to be recovering well and keeping up his spirits as he flashed a peace sign at the camera, Martin admitted he was ‘truly heartbroken’ to announce he had to call off his next show.
The Scared to Be Lonely hitmaker was due to stage to the stage on Saturday at the Festival International Del Globo in Mexico.
However, he explained he had been struck down with appendicitis and had been rushed to hospital to have it surgically removed, with his doctors advising him to take time off to recuperate.
Martin – whose real name is Martijn Gerard Garritsen – thanked his fans for their understanding, admitting that the ordeal had reminded him ‘that I’m human too’.
Martin Garrix has been forced to cancel his next concert after he was ‘unexpectedly’ rushed to hospital to undergo emergency surgery
While he appeared to be recovering well and keeping up his spirits as he flashed a peace sign at the camera, the DJ, 29 admitted he was ‘truly heartbroken’ to announce he had to call off his next show (seen on stage last year)
He wrote: ‘Dear Mexico, I’m truly heartbroken to share that due to an unexpected case of appendicitis and the surgery that followed, I’m unable to perform at the Festival International Del Globo this Saturday.
‘my doctors and team have strongly advised me to rest and recover to avoid any post-surgery complications.
‘please know this decision wasn’t made lightly — I have some of my favorite memories ever performing in this incredible country and at @figleon !!
‘thank you so much for your understanding, love and support.. a good reminder for me that I’m human too, and my body needs some extra time to properly heal. sending lots of love — I’ll be back soon, I promise. big hug, Martijn +x’.
Appendicitis is when the appendix – a small, finger-shaped pouch on the large intestine – becomes inflamed.
It can cause severe stomach pain that travels to the lower right-hand side, and needs to be treated swiftly in case the appendix bursts, which the NHS warns can prove life-threatening.
The most common form of treatment is surgery, called an appendectomy, to take out the appendix straight away.
Martin’s post quickly received an outpouring of support from fans, as well his fellow DJs, with a slew of the world’s biggest music producers sharing well-wishes.
Martin – whose real name is Martijn Gerard Garritsen – thanked his fans for their understanding, admitting that the ordeal had reminded him ‘that I’m human too’
Martin’s post quickly received an outpouring of support from fans, as well his fellow DJs, with a slew of the world’s biggest music producers sharing well-wishes
Calvin Harris commented: ‘Rest up take care mate ❤️❤️❤️’ while Zedd added: ‘Hope you feel better brother.’
Steve Aoki penned: ‘My bro get better and rest!!!!’, with Armin van Buuren writing: ‘Get well soon man’ and Tiësto saying: ‘Get well soon brother ❤️’.
While The Chainsmokers gushed: ‘Love you Marty take care of yourself get well soon❤️❤️❤️’ followed by Armin van Buuren writing: ‘Get well soon man’.
Don Diablo added: ‘You only have one body. Take care and get well brother ❤️’ and Marshmello said: ‘Get well soon bro!!’ with fellow Dutchman Afrojack writing: ‘beterschapppp❤️’ which translates to ‘get well soon’ in English.
Martin’s hospital dash comes just three months after he returned to London for his first UK show in seven years, at Gunnersbury Park in August.
He shot to fame when he released his debut single, Animals, in 2013 when he was just 17-years-old – with the hit dance track going straight to number one on UK’s Official Singles Chart.
He’s gone on to become one of the biggest names in the EDM scene, headlinging music festivals such as Tomorrowland, Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival and Creamfields.
While he has also scored mainstream success with his collaborations with the likes of Dua Lipa, Khalid, and Bono and The Edge.
However, Martin previously admitted his songs ‘annoy’ him when he first starts working on them, and he can create 50 versions of a track before he’s happy with it.
He told The Daily Telegraph in 2019: ‘I am a detail freak. I over think everything. I just want to explore all options and then cherry pick and see what is best.’
Martin explained he’ll keep playing a new song to himself wherever he is and change the ‘first thing that annoys me’.
‘I will keep doing that until the song doesn’t annoy me anymore and I am super happy,’ the Dutch musician said.
Appendicitis is a swelling of the appendix, a two to four-inch-long organ connected to the large intestine.
