Goa, July 12 -- Dolcy D'cruz

Goa's beloved pop icon Remo Fernandes has cancelled his much-anticipated performance at the UK-Goan Festival due to a serious health condition. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the 72-year-old revealed he will undergo an urgent Burr Hole Procedure on July 16.

Known as a pioneer of Indian pop music, Remo Fernandes has a huge fan following in Goa and around the world. As Goans in the United Kingdom and across Europe eagerly awaited his first concert exclusively for the UK-Goan community, his sudden announcement came as a midnight shock. In his post, Remo explained that the upcoming surgery had made it necessary to cancel his August 3 performance in London.

In his signature evocative style, Remo - who famously au...