Former Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson diagnosed with terminal cancer but to play farewell Tour

Former Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson diagnosed with terminal cancer but to play farewell Tour

A sad but strangely heartwarming bit of news today from former Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, he plans not to receive treatment but to release a farewell record and set off on a series of farewell gigs in the UK! Good on ya Wilko! Here’s how the message appeared on facebook:
I am very sad to announce that Wilko has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas. He has chosen not to receive any chemotherapy. 

He is currently in good spirits, is not yet suffering any physical effects and can expect to enjoy at least another few months of reasonable health and activity. 

He has just set off on a trip to Japan; on his return we plan to complete a new CD, make a short tour of France, then give a series of farewell gigs in the UK. There is also a live DVD in the pipeline, filmed on the last UK tour.

Wilko wishes to offer his sincere thanks for all the support he has had over his long career, from those who have worked with him to, above all, those devoted fans and admirers who have attended
his live gigs, bought his recordings and generally made his life such an extraordinarily full and eventful experience.

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