ERIC Clapton, 72, looked frail as he was pushed through LAX airport in a wheelchair on Thursday.

It comes after the Tears In Heaven hitmaker cancelled two concerts in LA due to "severe bronchitis".

8 Eric Clapton cut a frail figure as he was wheeled through LAX airport Credit: X17Online.com

The guitar hero wore a baseball cap, grey hoodie and navy tracksuit bottoms as daughters Julia Rose, 16, Ella May, 14, and Sophie Belle, 12, accompanied him.

Eric stopped to shake hands with airport staff and smile for fans.

8 Eric smiled as he greeted airport staff days after he was forced to cancel concerts due to ill health Credit: X17Online.com

8 Credit: X17Online.com

The 71-year-old is suffering from severe bronchitis

8 Despite his ill health he seemed in good form as he made his way through the airport Credit: X17Online.com

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Eric said he was "very sorry" at having to postpone the shows on doctor's orders.

A statement read: "Due to severe bronchitis and under doctor's advisement, Eric Clapton is rescheduling this weekend's two shows at The Forum in Los Angeles.

8 Eric wrapped up in a warm hoodie Credit: X17Online.com

8 He was wheeled though the busy airport by staff Credit: X17Online.com

8 He is due to perform in London in May Credit: X17Online.com

"The Saturday March 25 show will now be held Wednesday, September 13. The Sunday March 26 show will now be held Monday September 18.

"He is very sorry to disappoint his fans but looks forward to these shows."

8 If he returns to full health Eric will perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London Credit: Getty Images

The Wonderful Tonight singer previously revealed he suffers from peripheral neuropathy which can make it difficult to play guitar as it can cause numbness or sharp pain.

He is due to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London in May.

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