Overview
- Rier said dizziness and brief vision loss sent him to emergency care, where doctors identified a pre‑stroke.
- Examinations found that the heart valve implanted eight years ago must be replaced, with surgery set for mid-October at an Innsbruck clinic.
- Physicians also diagnosed an inguinal hernia that will require a separate operation.
- He intends to scale back commitments, rest, and use pain medication if needed to keep select engagements until surgery.
- The singer aims to be on stage at the Spatzenfest in Kastelruth from October 10 to 12, depending on how he feels.