The hard rock veteran announced his recovery from a 10-hour aortic valve replacement, his second such operation, after retiring from touring earlier this year.
01Summary
- 01Glenn Hughes underwent a 10-hour open heart surgery for an aortic valve replacement at UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Medical Center.
- 02He spent eight days in hospital before returning home, and announced his recovery on Instagram.
- 03This is his second aortic valve replacement, the first having been performed in 2013.
- 04Hughes retired from touring earlier in 2025 on doctors' orders, citing ongoing health issues.
- 05The musician is best known for his work with Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and founding Trapeze.
02Why it matters
This story matters for fans of classic hard rock who have followed Hughes's decades-long career and are concerned about his health after his recent retirement from touring.
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