The Cure keyboardist Roger O'Donnell fights blood cancer

In November last year, Roger O’Donnellthe long-time keyboardist of The Cure, will withdraw from the cult band's Latin American tour. Even then, there was a rumor that this was due to “health reasons”. Now the musician has announced that he is battling blood cancer. He is using the blood cancer awareness month of September as an opportunity to share this personal information with the public. On X he writes on Sunday: “In September last year I was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of lymphoma.”

The 68-year-old also explains to his fans how he found out about the disease: “I ignored the symptoms for a few months, but finally I went for a check-up and after the operation, the biopsy result was devastating.” He explains that he has now completed 11 months of treatment with some of the best specialists in the world. This already seems to be taking effect. He assures his followers: “I’m fine and the prognosis is amazing.”

The Brit was born in East London and grew up in a musical family. In 1987, he was recruited as a touring keyboardist for The Cure and subsequently played in the group for several years. However, during his career he left the band twice – first in 1990 and then again in 2005. In 2011 he rejoined the band and remains a permanent member. Their most famous songs include “Boys Don't Cry”, “A Forest”, “Lovesong” and “Friday I'm in Love”.