Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode undergoes surgery to remove cancerous tumor

Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan, has undergone successful surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his bladder. The malignant tumor was discovered after Gahan, 47, was admitted to hospital on May 12 , shortly before the band were due to take the stage in Athens.

The band wrote on their website, the band said: “On May 12, lead singer Dave Gahan suffered a severe bout of gastroenteritis, leading to his hospitalization and the cancellation of the Athens concert. While in hospital, further medical tests revealed a low-grade malignant tumour in Dave’s bladder, which has since been successfully removed. At doctors’ orders Dave Gahan must take a break until June 8, to ensure that he makes a full recovery. The Leipzig show on June 8 will be the first concert following Dave’s recovery.

“Dave Gahan sincerely thanks his fans for their support, understanding and patience. Depeche Mode deeply regret any problems or inconveniences the cancellations and postponements may have caused.”

The operation went well and the band will resume their Tour of the Universe on June 8 in Leipzig, Germany. Depeche Mode formed in 1980 with Gahan as lead vocalist, and have sold more than 75 million albums worldwide.

Via: Telegraph