Phil Collins recovering in hospital Phil Collins' representative has dismissed rumours he is receiving hospice care but confirmed he has undergone knee surgery. 28 July 2025 Phil Collins is recovering from knee surgery. Phil Collins is recovering from knee surgery The 74-year-old musician - who admitted earlier this year that he is "very sick" - was the subject of online rumours last week that he was receiving hospice care, but his representative his confirmed to The Independent that is not the case.