Vor zwei Stunden haben die britischen Heavy-Metal-Legenden IRON MAIDEN auf ihrer Facebook-Seite einen Post veröffentlicht. Darin haben sie bekanntgegeben, dass beim langjährigen Sänger der Band, Bruce Dickinson, kurz vor Weihnachten ein Tumor an der Zunge entdeckt worden sei. Dank der frühzeitigen Diagnose stünden die Chancen einer Heilung mehr als gut. Ein Update zum Status quo soll es im Mai geben – aus Respekt vor Bruce und seiner Familie bittet die Band bis dahin um Geduld.

Hier die Originalmeldung von Facebook:

BRUCE DICKINSON UNDERGOES CANCER TREATMENT

Just before Christmas, Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. This led to tests and biopsies which revealed a small cancerous tumour at the back of his tongue. A seven week course of chemotherapy and radiology treatment was completed yesterday. As the tumour was caught in the early stages, the prognosis thankfully is extremely good. Bruce’s medical team fully expect him to make a complete recovery with the all clear envisaged by late May. It will then take a further few months for Bruce to get back to full fitness. In the meantime we would ask for your patience, understanding and respect for Bruce and his family’s privacy until we update everyone by the end of May. Bruce is doing very well considering the circumstances and the whole team are very positive.