Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor (61) has been diagnosed with cancer. The band’s vocalist, Simon Le Bon (64), made the announcement on stage Saturday US time, when the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, according to Danish. BT.
Taylor could not participate due to his illness – stage 4 prostate cancer.
The death of the actor’s son (25)
Instead, a letter was read from the guitarist, by Le Bon.
A little over four years ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer.
1984: Andy Taylor had cancer. Photo: REX/NTB
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Many families have experienced how slowly the disease gets worse, and the same goes for us naturally. So I speak as a family member, but with the utmost humility to the band, the best fan base you could ask for, plus this extraordinary honor.
Moreover, the disease does not appear to be life-threatening at present, but a diagnosis of cancer cannot be cured.
When the group’s vocalist met with the journalists present after the speech, he described the news as “totally devastating.”
– We love Andy very much. I will not stand here and cry. I don’t think it would fit, but that’s what I want.
He discovered a tumor on his daughter (12)
Andy Taylor and Doran separated in 2006.
The British group has appeared on the charts and has played frequently on radio since the 1980s. The Birmingham band is known for songs like “Ordinary World” and “Hungry Like the Wolf”.
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