- Lily Collins posts rare photos and a heartfelt Instagram tribute to her father, Phil Collins, on his 75th birthday.
- The Instagram post includes a recent polaroid selfie and a throwback photo of Phil holding baby Lily.
- Phil Collins recently revealed health issues, including kidney damage and nerve problems, after past alcohol use and surgeries.
- Lily thanked her father for memories and celebrated being together on his milestone day.
Actress honors father with personal photos
Lily Collins marked her father Phil Collins’ 75th birthday with a warm Instagram tribute, sharing rare photos of the two together and reflecting on their time as a family. The Emily in Paris star wrote that she felt “so grateful to have celebrated together” and thanked him for the memories they’ve made and the lessons he’s taught.
Polaroid selfie and throwback moments
In the post, Lily included a recent polaroid selfie of the pair alongside an adorable throwback picture of Phil holding Lily as a baby. She wrote that she counts herself “so lucky to have hugged you, laughed with you, and reminisced with you on such a monumental day,” adding “Love you to the moon and back again…”
Instagram post
Context: Phil Collins’ recent health update
The tribute follows a candid health update from Phil Collins, who has publicly discussed complications including kidney damage linked to past alcohol use. On BBC’s Eras podcast, he said he’d likely been drinking too much, which affected his kidneys and led to months in hospital.
Phil has also recovered from multiple knee operations and now walks with assistance. He has significant nerve damage in his hands after a spinal injury sustained during a 2007 tour, which led him to step back from drumming and ultimately retire from performing as a drummer.
Phil’s reflection on music and health
In his 2024 documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First, he explained his decision to stop drumming: “If I can’t do what I did as well as I did it, I’d rather relax and not do anything.” He also noted the challenges he’s faced with mobility and pain, but expressed gratitude for moments with family.
Family and support
Lily is one of Phil’s children from his marriage to Jill Tavelman. Phil also has children Nic and Matthew with wife Orianne Cevey, and Joely and Simon with ex Andrea Bertorelli. Lily’s birthday tribute highlighted the close bond she shares with her father amid his ongoing health journey.
Watch: Phil Collins documentary
Below is the documentary clip where Phil discusses his career and health.
As Phil faces health challenges, Lily’s public celebration of his 75th shows family support and gratitude for his influence — both as a musician and a father.
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