Australian rock icon and Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson has been hospitalised after suffering a cardiac arrest.
The band announced the update on Monday afternoon, three weeks after their frontman, legally Gary Anderson, 79, was hospitalised, forcing the band to cancel the European leg of their tour.
“On behalf of Angry and his family, we would like to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming messages of support, love and kind words,” the statement began.
“We would like to let everyone know that Angry suffered a cardiac arrest and is currently in hospital receiving treatment and the care he needs,” they continued.
“At this time, we kindly ask that you please respect the privacy of Angry and his family as they focus on Angry, his treatment and his recovery.
“We appreciate everyone’s understanding and ask that you continue to keep Angry and his family in your thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.”
“We are incredibly grateful for the love and support that has already been shown. It is comforting to know just how many people are thinking of Angry and wishing him strength in his recovery.”
“Thank you again for your kindness, understanding and continued support.”
Fans have shared their well wishes for Anderson’s recovery.
Rose Tattoo cancelled the last leg of their European tour in early August. At the time, they revealed Anderson was in hospital but provided no further details.
The band will return to Australia in Australia in September to perform several farewell gigs across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.
The band rose to international fame with their album Assault and Battery, which topped the UK heavy metal charts.
Outside his music career, Anderson received a Member of the Order of Australia in the early 90s for his work in youth advocacy.
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