Stones drummer has throat cancer
14/08/2004 - 21:09:58Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts is being treated for throat cancer, a spokesman for the band said tonight.
Watts, 63, was mid-way through a course of radiotherapy at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, south west London, near his home, he said.
The musician, whose records with the Stones have sold millions around the world, was diagnosed after going into hospital in June.
Watts, who has not smoked since the 1960s when the rock band shot to fame, was said to be in “good form” and has been walking to hospital to be treated.
His bandmates have been informed and he has been supported by wife Shirley during the six-week course of treatment, of which he has now completed four weeks.
The spokesman said: “Having been diagnosed with throat cancer following a minor operation in June Charlie Watts is reaching the end of radiotherapy treatment.
“He is expecting to make a full recovery and start work with the rest of the band later in the year.”
His treatment has not interfered with any tour or recording plans for the group, who have been “relaxing between work commitments”.
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