AgenciesAndy Taylor, the original guitarist for Duran Duran, has been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. The band has confirmed this by reading out this news from a letter dedicated to all the fans from Taylor.
The news came out while the band was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The event was intended to be a reunion for Duran Duran, but Taylor couldn't attend the ceremony.
The group, who were the first act enlisted during Saturday's ceremony, accentuated the entire stage with their breakthrough hit from 1981, Girls on Film. The set continued with Hungry like the Wolf and Ordinary World, which was then followed by the reading of the letter from Taylor.
In the letter written for his fans, Andy Taylor shared that he was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer four years ago. He said that he was doing OK previously, but with the recent setback, his mental and physical health is not supporting him.
He concluded the letter with an apology for not being present on occasion and also said that he is proud of his former band members.
Duran Duran was formed in 1978 and was one of the most prosperous bands of the '80s. They gave the world some of the most iconic and unforgettable tunes, including The Wild, Rio, and a Bond theme A View to a Kill.
The band has been gaining a lot of attention lately. Last year they celebrated their 40th anniversary and also released their 15th studio album, Future Past.
Their last year's appearances also include a performance at Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. Moreover, they starred in the commencement ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Buckingham.
Who is Andy Taylor?
Andy Taylor is a musician, songwriter, singer, nd producer who was a member of the Duran Duran and the Power Station bands. Taylor was born in Tynemouth, England and was raised in the town of Culleroats.
What is Stage 4 cancer?
This is the stage of cancer where the disease has spread to other organs and parts of the body. It may also be called advanced or metastatic cancer.
The news came out while the band was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The event was intended to be a reunion for Duran Duran, but Taylor couldn't attend the ceremony.
The group, who were the first act enlisted during Saturday's ceremony, accentuated the entire stage with their breakthrough hit from 1981, Girls on Film. The set continued with Hungry like the Wolf and Ordinary World, which was then followed by the reading of the letter from Taylor.
In the letter written for his fans, Andy Taylor shared that he was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer four years ago. He said that he was doing OK previously, but with the recent setback, his mental and physical health is not supporting him.
He concluded the letter with an apology for not being present on occasion and also said that he is proud of his former band members.
Duran Duran was formed in 1978 and was one of the most prosperous bands of the '80s. They gave the world some of the most iconic and unforgettable tunes, including The Wild, Rio, and a Bond theme A View to a Kill.
The band has been gaining a lot of attention lately. Last year they celebrated their 40th anniversary and also released their 15th studio album, Future Past.
Their last year's appearances also include a performance at Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. Moreover, they starred in the commencement ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Buckingham.
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Who is Andy Taylor? Andy Taylor is a musician, songwriter, singer, nd producer who was a member of the Duran Duran and the Power Station bands. Taylor was born in Tynemouth, England and was raised in the town of Culleroats.
What is Stage 4 cancer?
This is the stage of cancer where the disease has spread to other organs and parts of the body. It may also be called advanced or metastatic cancer.
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