Lily Collins Honors Father Phil Collins With Rare Photos On His 75th Birthday Amid Health Struggles

Feb 04, 2026 by apost team

Lily Collins shared a deeply personal tribute to her father, legendary musician Phil Collins, marking his 75th birthday in 2026 with rare family photos and heartfelt words of appreciation. The post offered a glimpse into their close bond while acknowledging the challenges Phil has faced due to ongoing health issues.

Born in 1951, Phil built one of the most influential careers in modern music. He first rose to prominence as the drummer for the rock band Genesis, then became its lead singer, and later achieved remarkable success as a solo artist. His career includes three No. 1 singles in the United Kingdom and seven No. 1 singles in the United States, alongside a catalog of chart-topping collaborations. Across his work with Genesis, as a solo performer, and with other artists, his output resulted in more US top-40 singles during the 1980s than any other artist, solidifying his place in music history.

The tribute coincided with public discussions surrounding Phil’s health, which he addressed during an appearance on the BBC’s “Eras” podcast. Speaking candidly with host Zoe Ball, the musician explained the extent of his medical challenges and the support he now relies on.

“It’s an ongoing thing,” he said. “I have a 24-hour live-in nurse to make sure I take my medication as I should do. I’ve had challenges with my knee. I had everything that could go wrong with me, did go wrong with me.”

He further detailed the seriousness of his condition, adding, “I got COVID in hospital. My kidneys started to back up. Everything seemed to converge at the same time,” before reflecting, “It’s just been a difficult, interesting, frustrating last few years. But it’s all right now.”

Lily’s tribute unfolded through a series of intimate photographs that captured different chapters of her relationship with her father. The post opened with a smiling image of Lily and Phil standing side by side, followed by two nostalgic polaroids that emphasized their warmth and familiarity. She concluded with a touching childhood photo showing Phil carrying her, underscoring the lifelong bond between them.

Born in 1989, the actress accompanied the images with an emotional caption reflecting on the milestone celebration. She wrote:

“Yesterday Dad turned 75 and I feel so grateful to have celebrated together. For all you’ve accomplished, all the joy you’ve brought so many all over the world for ALL these years, all the lessons we’ve learned, all the memories we’ve shared, and all the new ones to come, thank you.”

The message highlighted not only his professional legacy but also his impact as a parent. Lily continued with an even more personal reflection:

“I count myself so lucky to have hugged you, laughed with you, and reminisced with you on such a monumental day. Proud is an understatement. Love you to the moon and back again…”

The words resonated with fans familiar with both her acting career and her father’s musical influence. Phil officially retired from drumming and from Genesis in March 2022 after performing for the final time at London’s O2 Arena. He cited medical reasons for stepping away, explaining that “the drumming has taken its toll on my hands, legs.”

In the 2024 documentary “Phil Collins: Drummer First,” he addressed the emotional weight of that decision, saying:

“It’s still kind of sinking in a bit. I’ve spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock.”

His health has also affected his ability to create new music. In a June 2025 interview with MOJO magazine, he shared, “I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I’m not hungry for it anymore. The thing is, I’ve been sick. I mean very sick.”

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