Mr. Mathis, 89, a pioneer of romantic ballads, is leaving the stage because of his age and memory problems, his website said.

Johnny Mathis has cancelled forthcoming gigs and announced his retirement from touring at the age of 89. The veteran artist ...

Johnny Mathis is almost 90 years old, and he has been performing since 1956. That alone would be enough of a reason to step ...

Johnny Mathis is nearly 90, and he has been performing since 1956. That alone would be enough of a reason to step back and take it easy, but Mathis is going through some things that most folks who ...