Johnny Mathis is officially stepping away from the spotlight of live performances.

The announcement of his retirement from live stage performances came through a heartfelt Facebook post on Wednesday, March 26. This post highlighted that all scheduled shows beyond June 2025 will be canceled, marking his final performance on May 18 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ. The statement shared by his team reads, “As many of you may already be aware, Johnny Mathis is approaching his 90th birthday this year.” It continues, “It is with profound regret that we announce his retirement from touring and live concerts due to Mr. Mathis’ advancing age and memory issues that have intensified.”

The statement concludes poignantly, stating, “Johnny Mathis and his dedicated team express their deepest gratitude to all his fans around the globe for your unwavering love and support for his incredible music! It has truly been ‘Wonderful, Wonderful.’

You can view the official announcement post here.

The iconic singer-songwriter is celebrated for his timeless hits such as “Wonderful! Wonderful!” and “It’s Not for Me to Say.” In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to music, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy in 2003 and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for three of his remarkable recordings: “Chances Are” in 1998, “Misty” in 2002, and “It’s Not for Me to Say” in 2008.

In 2014, Johnny Mathis was honored with induction into the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame. His legendary 1963 album, Johnny’s Greatest Hits, achieved a remarkable 215 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart, consistently maintaining a spot in the top 40. Additionally, his collaboration with Deniece Williams, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late,” reached the number one position on the Hot 100 chart in 1978, cementing his status as a music legend.