What Illness Does Morten Harket Have? Health Problems Explained

Morten Harket was diagnosed with acute laryngitis and is taking a rest for his voice. His larynx and vocal cords have become inflamed. 

At the event at the Oslo Spectrum venue last Friday, May 20t the vocalist was seen having some problems with his voice, however, the event was conducted successfully.

Unfortunately, the following day, the band issued a statement stating that the second A-ha concert in Oslo is postponed. "Since Morten has been diagnosed with Laryngitis and needs to rest his voice"

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And later it was canceled due to a lack of equipment and personnel for a show of this size on the available dates.

The band has been forced to cancel their UK gigs at London Wembley The SSE Arena on Friday, May 27th, and Birmingham Utilita Arena on Saturday, May 28th.

Furthermore, the show at Bournemouth International Centre and Liverpool M&S Bank Arena which was previously postponed is also canceled.

"The band is very devastated that we have had to cancel our gigs in the UK – our second home – this week owing to ongoing sickness," the band writes in a statement."

"Our heartfelt apologies to the friends and admirers we were hoping to celebrate with. Thank you for your patience and continuing support!"

Harket took it to Instagram to announce the news of the cancellation and to issue an apology to his followers.

Morten Harket is suffering from acute laryngitis, which is common among vocalists. Thankfully, there is no other serious sickness reported of him. 

At the age of 62, the singer seems fine and in good health condition. 

A- HA !!!

Morten Harket: - I'm so sorry ...

Morten Harket has got a sore throat and the long-awaited concert in Oslo Spektrum on Saturday night has been canceled...https://t.co/DkiKHMI9ML

— MalinQ (@JacobsenTane) May 21, 2022

The Norwegian vocalist has recorded ten studio albums to date with his band A-ha and his breakthrough hit "Take On Me" in 1985 topped the charts worldwide.

 Harket has also had six solo albums published. Harket had previously shone on the Oslo club scene as the singer for blues ensemble Souldier Blue before joining a-ha in 1982.

King Harald made Harket a Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav for his contributions to Norwegian music and worldwide success.

Midway through a difficult practice in Manhattan, lead vocalist Morten Harket exclaims, "I can't do this!"

Furthermore, Harket debuted as the Viking in the second series of the British version of The Masked Singer in January 2021. When he performed "Take on Me" in episode five, he became the franchise's first participant to sing their own song. He came in eighth place.

With his songs and vocals, he continues to get more admirers and followers day by day.

Morten Harket is a Norwegian vocalist who was born to Reidar, a hospital head physician, and Henny, an economics teacher. He was raised with his brother Gunvald, as well as his brothers Hakon, Ingunn, and Kjetil.

Morten is a married guy who has had several partnerships throughout his life.

On February 11, 1989, he married Camilla Malmquist Harket, and they divorced in 1988. Their preceding marriage gave birth to Jakob Harket (born May 14, 1989), Jonathan Harket (born December 30, 1990), and Tomine Harket (b. April 14, 1993).

He began dating Anne Mette Undlien in 2000, and they had a daughter, Henny Harket, on February 2, 2003.

Their five-year relationship ended in 2005. In 2005, he began dating Inez Anderson, with whom he had a daughter, Karmen Harket, on September 7, 2008.

Before Camila, he dated Patrice Burke (1987) and Bunty Bailey (1985–1987). According to our data, he is not currently dating or is most likely single.