Dave Matthews pulls out of LA Fire Relief concert at the last minute due to ‘critical’ family disease

Dave Matthews withdrew from Thursday’s star-studded FireAid concert at the last minute Wednesday with reference to a “critical illness in the family.”

“Unfortunately, due to a critical illness in the family, Dave Matthews is unable to appear on FireAid and Musicares benefits this week,” says a statement about Dave Matthews -band Instagram account.

The concert collects money for those affected by Los Angeles fires.

This year’s Musicares Person of the Year, whom Matthews also withdrew from, takes place on Friday and honorary Grateful Dead. NonProfit supports musicians with financial, personal and medical assistance.

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Dave Matthews withdrew from Thursday’s star-studded FireAid concert at the last minute Wednesday with reference to a “critical illness in the family.” (Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage)

The Fireaid concert was quickly composed after fires destroyed several communities in Los Angeles earlier this month.

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The set -up also includes artists such as Alanis Morissette, Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Jelly Roll, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, no doubt, Olivia Rodrigo, Pink, Pink , Pink, pink, pink, pink, pink, pink, pink, pink, katy, red hot chili peppers, root stewart, stevie nicks, stevie wonder, sting, tate mcrae and black crowes.

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Dave Matthews was scheduled to perform with John Mayer on the show at the Kia Forum.

Mayer wrote on his Instagram stories Wednesday night that he sent “All my love to Dave, who will be there in spirit with me at @firaidla.”

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Recording Academy, hosting Grammys, started Los Angeles four relief efforts earlier this month with a $ 1 million donation and a further $ 1 million in relief has been distributed since.

Fires killed more than two dozen people and have left thousands of homeless people.

Destruction from Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County earlier this month. (David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images)

Fox News Digital has reached Reps for Matthews for comment.

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Associated Press contributed to this report.