A BRITISH music icon has been forced to cancel two American shows following "credible" threats to his life.

Morrissey, former front-man of The Smiths, was booked to perform for adoring fans at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut on Friday, and then again the following day at MGM Music Hall in Boston.

However, both shows have since been cancelled due to "credible threats on Morrisey's life".

In a statement posted to social media platform Facebook , the star said "Due to recent events and out of an abundance of caution for both the artist and band, the upcoming shows this weekend at Foxwoods and MGM Music Hall have been cancelled".

"All tickets will be refunded automatically at your original point of purchase," the post went on.

The short-notice cancellations have come after a

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