Please tell me it's not true. My two sons love the Wiggles and it won't be the same without Greg.
2006-11-29 11:53:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
they had a concert about two weeks ago in the colonial center, sc and greg wasn't there. i hope it isn't anything serious.
2006-11-29 11:57:24 · update #1
if you don' tknow who the wiggles are and you're a parent, then something's wrong.
2006-12-01 04:47:20 · update #2
Unfortunately it is true. And I agree with you that it won't be the same, my son loves the Wiggles too. They name Greg's successor as Sam Moran and after some research I found out that Sam Moran has been on the show for a while, I'm sure you remember Professor Singalottasonga? That's the new Greg. They've said he'll replace Greg at concerts, but no word if he'll be on any new TV episodes or movies as of yet. I've included the article below.
Wiggles' Lead Singer to Stop Performing
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - The lead singer of the hugely popular children's group The Wiggles announced Thursday he will stop performing after being diagnosed with a chronic condition that causes dizziness, fatigue and nausea.
In a video-recorded statement, Greg Page said a little-understood disorder called orthostatic intolerance had left him debilitated.
"It's not a life-threatening condition by any means, but it is one that's going to be with me for the rest of my life," said Page, 34, who is known for bright yellow T-shirt. "It means that I'll no longer be able to sing and dance as I want to, and as a result I've decided to stop performing with The Wiggles."
Page, who helped found The Wiggles in 1991, handed his yellow T-shirt over to his understudy, Sam Moran, who has been performing with the group for more than a decade as a backup singer and dancer.
"I'll miss being a part of The Wiggles very much, but this is the right decision because it will allow me to focus on managing my health," Page said.
Page has been battling health troubles since undergoing a double hernia operation last December. He withdrew from the group's U.S. tour in June after suffering repeated fainting spells and bouts of lethargy.
His fellow band members said they were sad and disappointed by the news at a media conference in the western city of Perth, where they were set to launch an Australian tour.
"It's very surreal that Greg's not going to be with us, very sad," said Blue Wiggle Anthony Field. "I know Greg loved doing the shows, it's just that he can't physically do it anymore."
However, Red Wiggle Murray Cook said he didn't think too many kids would notice the change.
"Children tend to center on one thing so if he's wearing the yellow skivvy (shirt), he's got black hair - he's pretty much Greg," he said.
Field, Page and Cook met while studying early childhood education at Sydney's Macquarie University.
They enlisted their fourth member, Purple Wiggle Jeff Fatt, and The Wiggles were born.
The group was rated by weekly business magazine, BRW, as Australia's top-earning entertainer last year, ahead of actors Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe. The four men in brightly colored T-shirts, accompanied by a cast of characters including Dorothy the Dinosaur and Wags the Dog, grossed $39 million last year.
The group has franchised its enormously popular recipe to several non-English speaking countries, including Taiwan.
2006-11-30 07:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by Cisco4969 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my own response
Yes, He has been sick. Here are some details:
SYDNEY, Australia -- The lead singer of the hugely popular children's group The Wiggles announced Thursday he will stop performing because of illness.
In a video-recorded statement, Greg Page said he had been diagnosed with a chronic condition called orthostatic intolerance.
"It's not a life-threatening condition by any means, but it is one that's going to be with me for the rest of my life," said Page, 34, who is known for bright yellow T-shirt. "It means that I'll no longer be able to sing and dance as I want to, and as a result I've decided to stop performing with The Wiggles."
Orthostatic intolerance is a little-understood disorder that causes dizziness, fatigue and nausea.
Page, who helped found The Wiggles in 1991, handed his yellow T-shirt over to his understudy, Sam Moran, who has been performing with the group for more than a decade as a backup singer and dancer.
"I'll miss being a part of The Wiggles very much, but this is the right decision because it will allow me to focus on managing my health," Page said.
Page has been battled health troubles since undergoing a double hernia operation last December. He withdrew from the group's U.S. tour in June after suffering repeated fainting spells and bouts of lethargy.
His fellow band members said they were sad and disappointed by the news at a media conference in the western city of Perth, where they were set to launch an Australian tour.
"It's very surreal that Greg's not going to be with us, very sad," said Blue Wiggle Anthony Field. "I know Greg loved doing the shows, it's just that he can't physically do it anymore."
Field, Page and the group's Red Wiggle, Murray Cook, met while studying early childhood education at Sydney's Macquarie University. They enlisted their fourth member, Purple Wiggle Jeff Fatt, and The Wiggles were born.
The group was rated by Business Review Magazine as Australia's top-earning entertainer last year, ahead of actors Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe. The four men in brightly colored T-shirts, accompanied by a cast of characters including Dorothy the Dinosaur and Wags the Dog, grossed $39 million last year.
The group has franchised its enormously popular recipe to several non-English speaking countries, including Taiwan.
2006-11-30 07:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was sad to hear the news too. My 4 year old used to love them and still watches the shows every once in a while. I hate that he has health problems. I think it will be very hard to replace Greg..he was the best!
2016-03-13 00:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, He has been sick. Here are some details:
Entertainment: News
AP Entertainment News
Greg Page, Yellow-Shirted Lead Singer of the Wiggles, to Stop Performing Because of Illness
FILE ** Australian children's entertainers "The Wiggles" make a special appearance at the Australian High Commission in London in this June 28, 2006 file photo. "Yellow Wiggle," Greg Page, who has often been absent from touring since undergoing a double hernia surgery since last December, is expected to announce his departure from the group at a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006. The Wiggles were Australia's top-earning entertainers last year, ahead of No. 2 AC/DC and No. 3 Nicole Kidman. (AP Photo/Christopher Pledger, File)
11-29-2006 6:09 PM
By MERAIAH FOLEY, Associated Press Writer
SYDNEY, Australia -- The lead singer of the hugely popular children's group The Wiggles announced Thursday he will stop performing because of illness.
In a video-recorded statement, Greg Page said he had been diagnosed with a chronic condition called orthostatic intolerance.
"It's not a life-threatening condition by any means, but it is one that's going to be with me for the rest of my life," said Page, 34, who is known for bright yellow T-shirt. "It means that I'll no longer be able to sing and dance as I want to, and as a result I've decided to stop performing with The Wiggles."
Orthostatic intolerance is a little-understood disorder that causes dizziness, fatigue and nausea.
Page, who helped found The Wiggles in 1991, handed his yellow T-shirt over to his understudy, Sam Moran, who has been performing with the group for more than a decade as a backup singer and dancer.
"I'll miss being a part of The Wiggles very much, but this is the right decision because it will allow me to focus on managing my health," Page said.
Page has been battled health troubles since undergoing a double hernia operation last December. He withdrew from the group's U.S. tour in June after suffering repeated fainting spells and bouts of lethargy.
His fellow band members said they were sad and disappointed by the news at a media conference in the western city of Perth, where they were set to launch an Australian tour.
"It's very surreal that Greg's not going to be with us, very sad," said Blue Wiggle Anthony Field. "I know Greg loved doing the shows, it's just that he can't physically do it anymore."
Field, Page and the group's Red Wiggle, Murray Cook, met while studying early childhood education at Sydney's Macquarie University. They enlisted their fourth member, Purple Wiggle Jeff Fatt, and The Wiggles were born.
The group was rated by Business Review Magazine as Australia's top-earning entertainer last year, ahead of actors Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe. The four men in brightly colored T-shirts, accompanied by a cast of characters including Dorothy the Dinosaur and Wags the Dog, grossed $39 million last year.
The group has franchised its enormously popular recipe to several non-English speaking countries, including Taiwan.
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The Wiggles: http://www.thewiggles.com.au
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2006-11-29 13:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by Deb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard he was leaving the show to fufill his lifelong dream- he is gonna divorce his wife and become Elton John's servant. At least he has the memories of being the largest grossing act in Australia. Which is kind of like being a soccer player in America-- no one cares!
2006-11-30 08:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by hellaeddie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who are the Wiggles?
2006-11-30 14:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by pw 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Sad to say that he is hanging up his yellow shirt due to medical reasons. He passed it on to Mr. Moran who is his understudy.
I believe that he will still be a part of the production.
2006-11-30 10:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I heard that on the news tonight. He is some weird medical condition I guess.
2006-11-29 11:55:09 · answer #8 · answered by Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aaaaaahhhhh! Oh NO!!! My kids are going to be crushed. He's the best singer in the group, too. What a shame.
2006-11-29 12:08:51 · answer #9 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what the NBC evening news said
2006-11-29 11:56:09 · answer #10 · answered by Sam E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋