"We've tried to keep it going for as long as possible, but it's just not up to me. Nothing is finalized yet – but obviously there's no Blondie without Debbie Harry."

The Mail added a comment from a band spokesman: "They are on hiatus at the moment and they will do some tour dates next year. Nothing is confirmed yet."

But Blondie have responded with a brief pointed statement on their Facebook page, saying: "No plans to stop working, don't believe everything you read."