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Emma Nevin

Christy Dignam's family confirm Aslan star is receiving palliative care

Aslan star Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care at home, his family have said.

The band rescheduled their 40th anniversary tour 3Arena date in September for St Patrick's weekend after the frontman became ill. The singer has been battling a rare blood disease known as amyloidosis since 2013

A statement issued by his family this morning thanked the public for keeping Christy in their thoughts. It reads: "Christy & Kathryn Dignam and their family, daughter Kiera, son in law Darren, and grandchildren, are sharing an update on Christy’s health, in response to the large number of media enquiries received.

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