Dee Snider Says ‘I’m Not Dying’ Amid Rumors After Twisted Sister Cancel Tour

"The rumors have run wild that I’m on my death bed, I am not," singer says. "The truth of the matter is, I don’t want you to see me up there being less than you expect me to be" 'I'm Okay Dee Snider Says ‘I’m Not Dying’ Amid Rumors After Twisted Sister Cancel Tour "The rumors have run wild that I’m on my death bed, I am not," singer says. "The truth of the matter is, I don’t want you to see me up there being less than you expect me to be" By Daniel Kreps Daniel Kreps Contact Daniel Kreps on X Contact Daniel Kreps by Email Tim Very, Manchester Orchestra Drummer, Dead at 42 No Arrests Made After Three People Detained in Nancy Guthrie Case Rob Halford Talks ‘Breaking the Law’ Inspiration in Clip From Judas Priest Documentary View all posts by Daniel Kreps February 15, 2026 Dee Snider Bobby Bank/Getty Images In the aftermath of Twisted Sister’s canceled 50th anniversary tour, Dee Snider has put rumors of his imminent death to rest, telling fans he’s “alive and well” but just unable to perform live. “I’m not dying! No, not never; I mean, we’re all dying, but not immediately,” Snider said on his House of Hair radio show, a week after he abruptly resigned from Twisted Sister and canceled the metal act’s 2026 reunion shows. “My announcement about canceling the tour for health reasons, problems with my heart, arthritis, things like that… the rumors have run wild that I’m on my death bed, I am not. I just can’t do those things that I did in my 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and even 60s. Alright? Otherwise I’m alive and well. I’m enjoying life.” Snider added that he’ll continue to host his radio show, write, and direct but, at age 70, fronting Twisted Sister pushes his body beyond its limits. “You won’t see me on the stage kicking ass like I used to, because that will mess me up,” Snider explained. “So had to pull out of Twisted Sister, had to cancel the tour, my apologies for that. And thank you for all the love and care and worry and all that stuff. It was crazy the amount of people, the outpouring was beautiful, thank you very much for cheering me on. I’m okay, I just can’t do that anymore.” Earlier this month, Twisted Sister announced the canceled tour due to Snider’s “health challenges,” which reportedly include degenerative arthritis that only allows him to perform a couple songs. Snider added on House of Hair it was suggested that he sit down for performances, but he nixed that idea. Trending Stories Jimmy Fallon Cancels Line of Pasta Sauces With Tommy Mottola Over Epstein Friendship