His management admitted the former Australian Idol star was suffering from an ‘undisclosed health issue’ when pictures of him surfaced looking slimmer than usual.
But you wouldn’t have guessed anything was wrong on Tuesday when Stan Walker took to the stage in Auckland, New Zealand, to celebrate the country’s Waitangi Day.
The 27-year-old looked vibrant and energetic as he performed for fans at Hoani Waititi Marae, belting out some of his famous tunes in honour of the national holiday.
In his element: Stan Walker energetically performs for Waitangi Day in New Zealand despite ongoing claims the singer is suffering from an ‘undisclosed health issue’
Wearing a pair of ripped jeans and a loose-fitting shirt, Stan looked confident and in his element while on stage.
He accessorised with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, adding a touch of glamour with a silver hoop earring.
The Waitangi Day national holiday celebrates the signing of the treaty of Waitangi on February 6th 1840 by Maori chiefs and the British Crown.
Stylin’: Wearing a pair of ripped jeans and a loose-fitting shirt, Stan looked confident and in his element while on stage
Shine on! He accessorised with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, adding a touch of glamour with a silver hoop earring
It granted the Maori people the rights of British Citizens and ownership of their lands and other properties.
But despite his upbeat presentation, Stan was in a more reflective mood on Sunday when he paid tribute to his cousin, who is battling cancer.
He shared a photo of the pair on Instagram and added a lengthy caption to honour his relative.
Family ties: On Sunday, Stan (left) took a moment to pay tribute to his cousin, who is battling cancer, following reports about his own ‘undisclosed health issue’
‘Proud of my lil cousin… it’s only been weeks since getting his stomach out from having cancer & now he’s out & about with us all,’ Stan wrote.
‘Bloody beautiful man… he even came out on the boat with us today & watched the rest if us get thrashed on the biscuit hahahaha,’ he continued.
‘My heart is overwhelmed with joy… cancer u aint sh*t… here is to actually living your best life my kuzz.’
Restrictions: The singer recently told fans he was following a plant-based diet and cutting out dairy, which has contributed to his own significant weight loss
The singer recently told fans he was following a plant-based diet and cutting out dairy, which has contributed to his own significant weight loss.
On Thursday, Stan announced on social media that he ‘can’t eat chocolate anymore’, prompting fans to question the reason why.
The elimination of chocolate from his diet comes after Fairfax Media reported the star had inherited a rare cancer-causing gene mutation called CDH1.
Medical condition: The elimination of chocolate from his diet comes after Fairfax Media reported that Stan had inherited a rare cancer-causing gene mutation called CDH1
The condition has reportedly taken the lives of more than 25 of his family members.
It’s not known whether this is the ‘health concern’ his artist management team have recently been referring to.
‘He has had some challenges health-wise, but he will be back and working towards a new single release in March,’ Stan’s management previously told Newshub.
‘He has had some challenges healthwise,’ Stan’s management told New Zealand site Newshub. Pictured with NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Arden