How old is Phil Collins and what are his health problems?
SUPERSTAR musician Phil Collins is known around the world thanks to his incredible songwriting and drumming talents.
But behind closed doors he has been battling ill health and been divorced three times.
Who is Phil Collins and how old is he?
Phil Collins is an English singer and instrumentalist, who is best known for being the drummer in the rock band Genesis.
The star was born in West London on January 30, 1951, and is 70 years old.
Phil's career in the entertainment industry spans five decades, having started out as a child actor.
He is estimated to be the second wealthiest drummer in the world, beaten only by Beatles legend Ringo Starr, and has a net worth of £198M.
What are Phil Collins' health problems?
Having enjoyed a wealth of success in the 80s and 90s, Phil's later years have been plagued by ill health.
Over the years he has sustained an injured vertebrae in his upper neck which has led to crippling nerve damage.
He also has acute pancreatitis - whereby the pancreas becomes inflamed and swollen over a short period of time.
Phil also suffers from "foot drop" which sees him now wearing orthopedic shoes.
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What are Phil Collins' biggest songs?
When you add up his solo work, Genesis and collaborative singles, he had the most US Top 40 hits than any other artists in the 1980s.
He has sold more than 150million records in his time.
You may know Phil from his most famous songs, In the Air Tonight, One More Night, Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) and Another Day in Paradise.
Who are Phil Collins' ex-wives and kids?
Phil has been married three times.
His ex wives are:
- Andrea Bertorelli (1975 to 1980)
- Jill Tavelman (1984 to 1996)
- Orianne Cevey (1999 to 2008)
He has five children, Lily, Simon, Joely, Nicholas and Matthew.