{"id":10083,"date":"2025-04-01T02:26:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T02:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=10083"},"modified":"2025-04-01T02:26:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T02:26:23","slug":"johnny-mathis-says-goodbye-struggles-with-memory-decline-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=10083","title":{"rendered":"Johnny Mathis says goodbye \u2013 struggles with memory decline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">After over six decades of enchanting audiences with his smooth, romantic ballads, Johnny Mathis, 89, is retiring due to age and memory decline. The legendary singer, known for hits like \u201cMisty\u201d and \u201cChances Are,\u201d will continue his \u201cVoice of Romance\u201d tour until , <span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">his final performance on May 18 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in New Jersey. All shows after June 2025 have been canceled. 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