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Oasis star 'Bonehead', 56, announces he's been given all clear for tonsil cancer

Oasis star Paul Arthurs has announced he has been given the all clear for tonsil cancer.

Back in April, the guitarist revealed his battle and that he would be taking a break from touring to focus on treatment.

And on Thursday evening, Paul, 56, told his fans he has received the wonderful news from doctors that the cancer is gone as he thanked them for their ongoing support.

He wrote on Twitter on Thursday evening: "Update on my cancer; I had a full scan 10 days ago and it’s all clear, it’s gone. Thank you so much all of you for the messages I’ve had throughout , you’ve helped more than you know. Thank you especially to the team at @TheChristieNHS, into recovery now and see you all soon x".

Liam Gallagher led the congratulatory messages, telling Bonehead: "YES BONEHEAD WE KNEW YOUD KICK ITS A**E SOOOOO F*****G HAPPY GUINNESS LG x

Badly Drawn Boy also commented: "Wonderful news," with a red love heart emoji, while band The Coral tweeted: "Amazing news, well in," alongside three clapping hand emojis.

Oasis star Paul Arthurs has announced he has been given the all clear for tonsil cancer (Redferns)

Elsewhere, The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess quote tweeted Paul's comment and wrote: "A quick stop off in Dubai. And I just saw this incredible news! Sending love to @BoneheadsPage and all his friends and family. @thecharlatans all send their love too. See you when we get back. Tim x x"

Bonehead, who was a founding member of the Manchester band, went public with his battle back in April.

The guitarist wrote: "Just to let you all know I'm going to be taking a break from playing for a while. I have been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.

"But the good news is it's treatable and I will be starting a course of treatment soon. I will keep you posted how it is going."

"I am gutted I am missing the gigs with Liam and the band."

Liam Gallagher was one of the first to tell Bonehead how thrilled he was (GETTY)

Liam Gallagher sent his well-wishes to the musician, telling Paul on Twitter "you'll be back on stage before you know it".

He wrote: "Sending BIG love to the 1 n only Bonehead and his family wishing you a speedy recovery we’re all thinking of you rasta you’ll be back on stage before you can say r we doing Colombia LG x" (sic).

Former Oasis star Andy Bell also commented: "Get well soon Bone."

Oasis frontman and long-time friend of Paul Liam has 31 concerts scheduled and kick-started his tour in Manchester on June 1.

He will then travel across Europe with shows in Denmark, Spain, Portugal and Belfast.

Paul is best known as the rhythm guitarist, occasional keyboardist and co-founder of the rock band Oasis.

Bonehead was a co-founder of Oasis (Redferns)

The guitarist is a founding member Oasis alongside brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll.

But Paul quit the band in 1999 so he could spend more time with his two children. At the time Oasis were recording their fourth studio album.

Arthurs and Gallagher first started playing together in the band The Rain, which Gallagher suggested be renamed Oasis.

They did not enjoy much success until Gallagher’s brother Noel joined and they became global stars.

Arthurs has continued to work with Gallagher over the years, including in his band Beady Eye and on his solo projects.

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