During an interview with 5 News, Andy Taylor (Duran Duran’s former guitarist) talked about his battle against prostate cancer.
Regarding this, Taylor said:
“I went and had a biopsy done, and I came back for the results – and no one could be prepared for that mistake. And actually, the consultant was a little late, and he sat down and said, ‘I’m sorry, I’m so sorry’, and I thought he was apologizing because he was late. And he said, ‘It’s prostate [cancer],’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah, well, my dad had that. I understand.’ He said, ‘But it’s stage 4, metastatic… which is a death sentence.'”
“I did a lot of preparation [for the Duran Duran reunion] with those fabulous people. You lose all of your testosterone in treatment… I bet most men don’t have a clue.”
“So because I had to miss the ceremony, I wrote a letter to the band, just explaining the situation, and they very graciously read that out before the ceremony. And that’s when it went public.”
He added:
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Best to you, Andy! I’ve been a huge fan for 40 years and I was so saddened to hear of your diagnosis! My husband was diagnosed 8 years ago, thankfully at stage 2. You hang in there and keep educating people on the importance of early detection. So many people are pulling for you!
Always loved you! God bless you and thank you for the music.
Praying for you and your family .I will keep in my prayers. Love your music 🎶🎶❤️❤️
So sorry Andy, have been a huge fan of yours since I was a teen. Fight the good fight and rest in peace. Love and prayers to you.
I wish there was more that could be done for cancer in general but it really sucks to find out you have it & it’s already in the finally stage. I wish you all the best & hope your pain is under control, it would be nice to see you on TV over here in the US before it’s the announcement we all dread hearing. I’m glad I got the chance to kinda meet you when you were on the road with Power Station. <3
I’m sorry for this Andy as I too got the same Stage 4 results 3 1/2 years ago. Metastatic breast cancer. Treatment meant losing all my estrogen and progesterone- misery! I’m shocked by the blunt and pessimistic words your doctor chose. What a stealer of hope! I consider myself an optimist realist and my oncologist is as well. I’m sad you had that experience. My best to you always!
You made a wonderful contribution to Duran Duran by putting the yin into the yang also known as the “steak & beer into the strawberries & champagne”! Duran Duran is very unique! Your work with the Power Station was awesome! Your dedication to music & your family will live on & I am thankful your music was part of my life!
Keep fighting the good fight Andy been a huge fan of yrs n the band since 81 you’ve got this man yr the best #staystrong
Praying for you and your family Andy❤️❤️🎶🎶
Sending love and prayers toyou and your family. Will be praying for you. No one should ever suffer with any form of cancer. God Bless!