Footage of Beach Boys’ Mike Love sitting during performance goes viral as he battles ‘serious’ health challenges

See more of our coverage in your search results. Beach Boys fans were left concerned when frontman Mike Love — who is battling “serious” health issues — mainly sat slumped on stage during a concert. The Beach Boys, along with special guest John Stamos, performed at PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday where Love was helped onto the stage. “He has been going through some health issues and he’s had to cancel some shows, but he would not miss tonight, I’m telling you,” Stamos told the crowd before bringing Love out, per a fan video. Footage of Beach Boys frontman Mike Love sitting on stage during his concert, as seen above, has left fans concerned. TaurusSHO97/YouTube During the Beach Boys concert on Saturday in Cincinnati, Ohio, the 85-year-old had to be escorted on stage and helped into a chair. TaurusSHO97/YouTube “We sort of said, ‘Maybe you stay home for this,’ and he was like, ‘No, I’m going to Cincinnati.'” Once on stage, the 85-year-old singer was helped into a chair by the “Full House” alum. Despite having to stay in the chair throughout the performance, Love still sang some of the band’s biggest hits as the crowd cheered for him. “He has been going through some health issues and he’s had to cancel some shows, but he would not miss tonight, I’m telling you,” John Stamos (pictured with Love) told the crowd. TaurusSHO97/YouTube “We sort of said, ‘Maybe you stay home for this,’ and he was like, ‘No, I’m going to Cincinnati,'” Stamos said of the legendary singer. TaurusSHO97/YouTube Fans also expressed their support and sadness for the legendary musician in the comments section. “It breaks my heart to see Mike so sick. I’m glad he’s able to do what he loves most at least, it seems like they’re trying to lift his spirits which is sweet. Sending Mike all the love and well wishes! I hope he gets better soon!” one wrote. A second added, “He’s earned the right to go on stage, no matter what any of us think. Mike, wish you the best!” “Made me sad and happy at the same time,” a third commented. On Sunday, the “Full House” actor (pictured with Love in June 2025) told his followers that the Beach Boys frontman is ” facing serious health challenges.” Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame “We don’t know what the future holds,” Stamos admitted, referring to his longtime pal and mentor (pictured in 2004). Getty Images On Sunday, Stamos gave a concerning update on his pal and mentor’s health. “My beloved friend, father figure, musical hero and mentor, Mike Love, is facing serious health challenges,” the actor wrote via Instagram. “We hope he’ll be doing what he loves for years to come, but we don’t know what the future holds. We have tonight.” Love (pictured center in June 2025) is the last original member of the Beach Boys that still tours. Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame Fans have seen his health decline at the past few shows. (Pictured: Love at the Grammy Museum in February.) Getty Images for The Recording Academy Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Stamos, who has been performing various shows with the Beach Boys since the ’80s, called Love a “fighter” and confessed doctors told him to “focus on his health.” “The Mike Love we see tonight may not be exactly the Mike we’ve always known. But he’s still every bit the Mike we love.” Love, notably, is the only original member still touring with the band. As for the rest of the band, their creative force Brian Wilson (pictured second from the left in 1964) died in June 2025. Michael Ochs Archives Original drummer Dennis Wilson (pictured far left) died in 1983 and original guitarist Carl Wilson (pictured far right) died in 1998. Getty Images Brian Wilson, the group’s co-founder and creative force, died of respiratory arrest in June 2025. He was 82. Original drummer Dennis Wilson died from drowning in 1983, while original guitarist Carl Wilson died in 1998 after battling lung cancer. Last month, the Beach Boys abruptly canceled several concerts just one day before they were scheduled to return to the road from a two-month break. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. 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