Medical events
- Glenn Frey underwent abdominal surgery for diverticulitis, which led to the postponement of the remaining concerts of the Eagles' Hell Freezes Over reunion tour.
- Chris LeDoux underwent a liver transplant in Omaha after being diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis in August 2000. His friend Garth Brooks had originally wanted to donate part of his liver, but he was not a suitable donor and another donor was found.
- Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars underwent hip replacement surgery at a hospital in Los Angeles at the age of 53.