A legendary rock musician has revealed to supporters that he’s been diagnosed with a debilitating condition just days after pulling out of forthcoming gigs at the last minute.
Bruce Foxton, 70, the renowned bassist from The Jam, broke the devastating news on Facebook, reports the Daily Star.
In his post, he explained: “It’s no secret that I’ve undergone treatment for cancer and am still having scans on a regular basis to keep an eye on that.
“However, what you don’t know is that the cancer treatment in itself caused some significant issues for me and investigations into all of that uncovered the fact that I’m now facing a future living with Parkinson’s Disease…and I’m determined to do that as well as I possibly can.
“As anyone coping with this diagnosis will know it’s a huge shock, and it’s taking a long time to let that sink in and for me to accept that my body and mind are dealing with something completely out of my control.
View 2 ImagesPaul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler of The Jam
“I have to manage the challenges I now face physically and mentally on a daily basis, and some days are better than others.”
Fans were visibly distressed by the troubling announcement and flooded the comments section with messages of support for the music icon.
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One supporter wrote: “Sorry to hear about all your health problems you need to do what is best for you and your family moving forwards.”
Another commented: “All the best Bruce, your health is far more important than anything else and I am so sorry that you are having more health struggles. Look after yourself and I hope you enjoy many more years of happiness.”
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