Rocker Refuses Treatment After Dire Diagnosis: "I Will Die Dignified, I Will Rock Until I Drop"
Ginger Wildheart, frontman of the cult rock band The Wildhearts, took to social media on Tuesday, just a day after the group announced the devastating news that the musician had been diagnosed with a rare and very aggressive form of cancer.
TL;DR
- Ginger Wildheart, frontman of The Wildhearts, has been diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), a rare and aggressive cancer.
- He has decided against treatment and plans to live out his remaining estimated two to three years with dignity.
- Wildheart expressed a desire to "rock until the last breath" and asked for positivity from fans.
- The band confirmed that all announced concerts will go ahead, with new dates to be announced.
- Wildheart is continuing to write music for The Wildhearts and his solo projects, with a new album nearing completion.