The Alarm frontman Mike Peters has died at the age of 66 after he was diagnosed with blood cancer. His passing was confirmed by a spokesperson for the charity he co-founded with his wife. The musician had to cancel his US tour last year due to his health after he was diagnosed with fast-growing lymphoma.
He had been undergoing treatment in Manchester but has sadly died. The dad-of-two had been due to fly out to the States last year but just five days before his 50-date tour kicked off, he noticed a lump in his neck. Doctors were quick to asses him and he was soon diagnosed with Ritcher's syndrome, which is where the chronic lymphocytic leukaemia changes into a more aggressive lymphoma.
Mike had his first blood cancer diagnosed over three decades ago, when he was just 36 years old. Just last year, he posted a lenthy message of support for others going through Richter's syndrome - as he shared his own positive update.
He wrote back in September: "I'm writing from The Christie Hospital in Manchester where I have just been informed by Professor Adrian Bloor that, following the completion of the Stellar Clinical Trial (involving the drug Alcalabrutinib) nd R-Chop chemotherapy, I am now in Complete Remission.
"It is momentous news, especially when considering that I was only diagnosed with the aggressive Richter’s Syndrome last April and told that without treatment, I could expect to live for just 2-12 months ...
"As a Richter’s Syndrome patient, I know I am very lucky to have achieved Remission and most certainly couldn’t have made it this far without the love and support from my wife Jules and two sons Dylan and Evan.
"Everyone involved has supported me and my passion for music and helped me to walk the often tricky path to getting on stage and remaining free from infection."
He also used the post to urge others to support stem cell donation, something which was an important cause to him. He set up Love Hope Strength charity with his wife to raise awareness and encourage people to donate.
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