American performer Neil Diamond announced the end of his musical career due to the fact that he was diagnosed with an incurable disease, as indicated on the personal website of the artist. The message says that Diamond informed about his decision during the tour, timed to the fiftieth anniversary of his musical career.

Upcoming concerts in Australia and New Zealand musician canceled on the advice of doctors. "It has been an honor for me to sing for my listeners for the past 50 years," said Diamond. He also stressed that he still intends to continue writing and recording songs. Neil Diamond is the author of the famous hits I'm a Believer and Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon. For his long musical career, he released 30 studio albums. Earlier reported that the guitarist of the Rolling Stones group admitted that he had been diagnosed with cancer.