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Gentle Giant's John 'Pugwash' Weathers Diagnosed With Cancer

10/21/2015
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(Prog) Gentle Giant drummer John 'Pugwash' Weathers has been diagnosed with cancer, former bandmate Kerry Minnear has confirmed. The 68-year-old has been battling against spinocerebellar ataxia, a condition similar to multiple sclerosis, for some years.

Now Minnear reports: "John underwent a biopsy on Wednesday and a tumour on his vocal cords was discovered. Thankfully it has not spread to his throat.

"He has asked us to let you know, and for you to do what you do best - send him your prayers and healing vibes." Minnear says his ex colleague is feeling "somewhat vulnerable at the moment" and that he'll begin laser treatment on the tumour in the near future." Read more here.

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