Legendary Joe Lynn Turner has thanked his fans for their support.
The statement reads in full:
“Dear friends and fans,
“I would like to start with two great thoughts that would describe our state of mind:
“‘My relationship with my body has changed. I used to consider it as a servant who should obey, function, give pleasure. In sickness, you realize you are not the boss. It is the other way around.’ Federico Fellini
“‘He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our own will comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.’ Aeschylus
“Thank you for being patient and so supportive. We are truly humbled by the amount of love and concern that has poured from every part of the planet! It truly warms our hearts and inspires us to win!
“As many of you are aware by now, Joe Lynn Turner experienced a myocardial infarction last year. It happened without any prior warning signs… He was in the hospital, stable and in very good spirits.
“We cannot always control what happens to us in this life, but can control how we respond.
“As a very strong personality, Joe has every intention of returning to the stage in the near future and is taking this unfortunate experience as a learning lesson in life… As a true artist, he tries to find motivation and inspiration in everything that he is going through to make his spirit even stronger… The pain he experienced has nourished his courage!
“Joe is being assisted by his wife and closest family members to ensure he is very comfortable and fully provided with the best!
He lives and breathes through his music and his true loving fans! He is looking forward to being back on the stage with great anticipation.
“With love and thanks, Joe and Maya.”