Ringo Starr rehab story is 'totally untrue,' rep says

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Contrary to a National Enquirer report, Ringo Starr has not spent weeks in rehab.

A spokeswoman for the former Beatle told TheWrap on Wednesday that the Enquirer's story, claiming that an "alcoholic" Starr had checked into a residential program, is "totally untrue."

"The story today about Ringo in rehab is totally untrue," the spokeswoman said.

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She added that the drummer, 76, "is healthy and happy and has been on holiday with his family in Malibu and sends everyone Peace & Love."

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Citing "an insider," the Enquirer reported that Starr "wanted to go into rehab for a 'tune-up.'"

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Starr is preparing to hit the road with Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band — which includes Todd Rundgren, Steve Lukather and others — in a tour that is currently scheduled to kick off on Oct. 15 at Snoqualmie Casino in Sonqualmie, Washington.

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According to the Enquirer, the now-refuted story is in its current issue, published Wednesday.

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