Aslan have cancelled all future shows as frontman Christy Dignam receives palliative care at home.
The 62-year-old's family issued an update on his health today, saying that Christy was admitted to Beaumont Hospital in July and spent the next six months in the care of the Haematology and Cardiac Care team. Since December, Christy has been at home and is "being cared for lovingly by family, with the support of a palliative care team".
The band rescheduled their 40th anniversary tour 3Arena date in September for St Patrick's weekend due to his illness. This afternoon, Aslan updated fans that none of their future shows will be going ahead.
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They said in a statement: "As always Christy's health has been and is our priority. It has been a tough road for all of us but most of all Christy.
"There are no words to describe how we are all feeling with the update that has been shared by Christy's family. As we all know, Christy will always keep up his fight and never gives up.
"Christy and ourselves are devastated that all future shows will be cancelled, as with Christy receiving palliative treatment, performing will not be possible.
"Thank you all, for just being you! You are the most sincere and loyal fans and we know we are lucky to have you all.
"We ask that you please respect Christy and his family's privacy at this time."
Leave your messages of support to Christy, his family and the band in the comments section below.
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