Family confirms Christy Dignam receiving palliative care at home
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The family of Aslan star Christy Dignam has announced that the singer is receiving palliative care at his home.
Last year, Aslan announced that they would not be able to play their 40th-anniversary show at Dublin’s 3Arena as Dignam had experienced a ‘setback’ with his ongoing medical treatment.
The singer's family has confirmed that he is currently being cared for at his home with the support of a palliative care team.
In a statement today, a spokesperson for the 62-year-olds family said:
“Christy & Kathryn Dignam and their family, daughter Kiera, son-in-law Darren, and grandchildren, are sharing an update on Christy’s health, in response to the large number of media enquiries received.
“In July 2022, Christy was admitted to Beaumont Hospital and spent the next six months in the care of the Haematology and Cardiac Care team.
“Since December, Christy has been at home and is being cared for lovingly by family, with the support of a palliative care team.
“The Dignam family thanks everyone for keeping Christy in their thoughts and prayers and asks for privacy at this time."
Dignam's bandmates said it has been a tough road for them all but most of all, for Christy.
"There are no words to describe how we are all feeling with the update that has been shared by Christy's family. As we all know, Christy will always keep up his fight and never gives up," a statement from Aslan read.
The band went on to confirm that all future shows will be cancelled as with Christy now receiving palliative care treatment, performing is no longer possible. This includes the upcoming gig at Cyprus Avenue, Cork which was due to take place on June 10.
"Thank you all for just being you! You are the most sincere and loyal fans and we know how lucky we are to have you all."
In 2013, the singer revealed that he had been diagnosed with a rare blood disorder cancer.