'Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer
Taylor Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer
Andy Taylor
was expected to join his former bandmates tonight (Saturday, Nov
5) at
Duran Duran’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Los Angeles
However, after
performing a medley of their hits, current members Simon LeBon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes and
“Four years
ago, Andy was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer,” LeBon said, breaking the news
He read a
portion of a letter from Taylor, who had hoped to join the band on
He rejoined
in 2001 and played guitar on 2004’s Astronaut before leaving again in 2006
Dear Simon,
John, Roger, Nick, my fellow inductees and countrymen
I wanted
to send a personal note to pass along my sincerest respect to you all for
Firstly, can
I say what an absolute honour it was to be nominated let alone be inducted
I’m proud
of everything we’ve achieved together and of the way you have continued
Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor
Skips Rock Hall Induction for Health