According to multiple sources, including, Al Di Meola suffered a heart attack while performing on stage in Bucharest, Romania on September 27, 2023. He was admitted to a local hospital where he was treated for a segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a type of heart attack. He is currently in stable condition and receiving treatment. Di Meola has since released a statement thanking fans for their support and announcing that he will require some time off from performing and touring to recover.