United Kingdom, July 28 -- Phil Collins is recovering from knee surgery.

The 74-year-old musician - who admitted earlier this year that he is "very sick" - was the subject of online rumours last week that he was receiving hospice care, but his representative his confirmed to The Independent that is not the case.

Instead, the former Genesis frontman is currently in hospital recuperating after having an operation on his knee.

Phil - who has type 2 diabetes and ongoing complications from a 2007 spinal surgery which means he can "barely" hold a drumstick properly anymore - admitted earlier this year his health issues have meant he is no longer interested in playing music.

He told MOJO magazine: "I keep thinking I should go downstairs to t...