Depeche Mode disappointed fans yesterday when they announced they were forced to cancel tour dates after frontman Dave Gahan, was struck down with a severe bout of gastroenteritis hours before he was due onstage in Athens, Greece.
The rockers subsequently scrapped nine shows to allow Gahan to recover from the illness, but during his stint at a clinic, medics discovered a "low-grade malignant tumour", and Gahan underwent an emergency operation.
But now news has emerged that the star has undergone an emergency operation to remove a cancerous tumour from his bladder, but the band has vowed to be back onstage for their gig in Leipzig, Germany on 8 June.
A statement on the group's website reads, "Dave Gahan sincerely thanks his fans for their support, understanding and patience. Depeche Mode deeply regret any problems or inconveniences the cancellations and postponements may have caused."
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