Black Sabbath guitarist Iommi diagnosed with cancer

LONDON (Reuters) - Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, according to a statement on his website on Monday.

The British heavy metal group's original lineup is writing and recording its first album in 33 years, and the band members will move from Los Angeles to London in order to work with Iommi while he undergoes treatment.

"His bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time," the statement read, adding that the new album was still scheduled for release in the autumn.

"Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan -- the 'Iron Man' of Rock & Roll remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful recovery."

Iommi, 63, is a founding member of Black Sabbath, one of the most successful hard rock acts in history who have sold an estimated 70 million records worldwide.

The veterans announced in November that they were reuniting in their original four man line-up, including Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, for their first new album in more than three decades and a 2012 world tour.

The quartet released their last studio album of all original material in 1978 with "Never Say Die."

Osbourne was fired from the band in 1979, leading to changing lineups for several years. The original foursome reunited for a 1998 release and played sporadically together in the early 2000s.

(Reporting by Mike Collett-White, editing by Paul Casciato)

Yahoo News!

Larry Hagman of 'Dallas' diagnosed with cancer (AP)

NEW YORK – Larry Hagman has been diagnosed with cancer.

The 80-year-old actor is famous for playing J.R. Ewing on "Dallas." In a statement Friday, he said: "As J.R. I could get away with anything — bribery, blackmail and adultery. But I got caught by cancer."

Hagman declined to specify what kind of cancer he's contracted, but said it's "a very common and treatable form." He plans to continue working on a new reboot of "Dallas" for TNT, which begins production Monday.

The new "Dallas" focuses on the Ewing offspring as they clash over the future of the family dynasty. The original prime-time soap opera aired on CBS from 1978 to 1991. Hagman underwent a liver transplant in the mid-1990s.

Said Hagman: "As we all know, you can't keep J.R. down!"

Yahoo! News

NBC reporter Andrea Mitchell has breast cancer (Reuters)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Andrea Mitchell, NBC's chief foreign affairs correspondent and wife of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, said on her TV program on Wednesday that she has breast cancer.

"I had planned to be hiking in Wyoming last week, but instead discovered that I am now among the one in eight women in this country -- incredibly, one in eight -- who have had breast cancer," she announced at the end of "Andrea Mitchell Reports" on MSNBC.

Mitchell, 64, reported the cancer was found during a recent annual screening and had been caught in its early stages.

"I'm looking at this as another of life's lessons," said Mitchell, who described her prognosis as "terrific."

Signing off, Mitchell said, "I'll see all of you tomorrow."

She encouraged other women to get regular screenings.

"For you women out there and the men who love you, screening matters," she said. "Do it. This disease can be completely curable if you find it, at the right time."

Most advanced breast cancer cases are found in women over age 50, and about 20 to 30 percent of women with breast cancer have a family history of the disease, according to the National Library of Medicine.

(Writing by Molly O'Toole; Editing by Peter Cooney)

Yahoo! News

Songwriter Nick Ashford dies; had throat cancer (AP)

NEW YORK – Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics for the likes of Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye and funk hits for Chaka Khan and others, died Monday at age 70, his former publicist said.

Ashford, who along with wife Valerie Simpson wrote some of Motown's biggest hits, died in a New York City hospital, said publicist Liz Rosenberg, who was Ashford's longtime friend. He had been suffering from throat cancer and had undergone radiation treatment, she told The Associated Press.

Though they had some of their greatest success at Motown with classics like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand" by Ross and "You're All I Need To Get By" by Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Ashford & Simpson also created anthems for others, like "I'm Every Woman" by Khan (and later remade by Whitney Houston). Ashford & Simpson also had success writing for themselves: Perhaps the best-known song they sang was the 1980s hit "Solid As A Rock."

"His music is unmatched in terms of great songwriting," Verdine White of Earth, Wind and Fire said after learning of his friend's death.

"They had magic and that's what creates those wonderful hits, that magic," White added. "Without those songs, those artists wouldn't have been able to go to the next level."

Others in the music industry also mourned the loss. On Twitter, Alicia Keys wrote, "I'm so sad that he's gone. ... So many of the greatests are going to a greater place ... what a legacy of infectious music ... man!"

Ashford and Simpson's relationship stretched more than four decades. They met in 1964 in a New York City church. Ashford, a South Carolina native, had come to the city to pursue a dance career. Simpson was a music student, and after connecting with her, they decided to start to write songs together.

"They were always comfortable with each other and they made all of us comfortable, because they were comfortable," White said.

Their first major success occurred when they came up with "Let's Go Get Stoned" for Ray Charles. The bluesy, gospel-tinged song became a huge hit for Charles, and soon, they came to the attention of Motown Records and began penning hits for their artists.

They started out writing soulful, romantic works for the duo of Gaye and Terrell that would become instant classics, like "Your Precious Love," and "Ain't Nothin' Like The Real Thing." In fact, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" was originally their hit, until Ross later rerecorded it with a new arrangement that had sweeping pop grandeur and made it her signature song.

Ross may have been their greatest muse: With her, they had some of their biggest songs and helped give her career-defining hits that would distinguish her solo career apart from The Supremes. Among the songs Ross made hits were "Reach Out and Touch," "The Boss," "My House," and "Missing You," a tribute to the late Gaye and others. They also composed some of the music for "The Wiz," the movie musical that starred Ross and Michael Jackson.

In an industry where marriages and partnerships are fleeting, Ashford and Simpson stood the test of time.

"The thing is they were married and working together, that was what was special about them. Everybody admired that," White said.

The duo, married for 38 years, helped sell millions of records for several artists. They also had success as their own entity, but despite "Solid As a Rock," their songs were dwarfed by those they penned for others. They continued to craft hits even into the new millennium: They are credited as co-writers on Amy Winehouse's "Tears Dry On Their Own."

In recent years, the pair continued to perform. They also were owners of the New York City restaurant Sugar Bar, where many top names and emerging talents would put on showcases.

In 2002, Ashford & Simpson were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Ashford is survived by his wife and two daughters. Rosenberg said there is no information yet on funeral arrangements.

___

Nekesa Mumbi Moody is the AP's music editor. Follow her at http://www.twitter.com/nekesamumbi

Yahoo! News

McBride taps famous cancer survivors for video (AP)

NEW YORK – Martina McBride's new single, "I'm Gonna Love You Through It," is an inspirational song about going through cancer, and for the video, she enlisted the help of a few famous faces to convey the message.

"Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts, singer Sheryl Crow, ABC's Katie Couric and "Today" anchor Hoda Kotb ( HO'-duh KAHT'-bee) all appear in the clip, which debuts Wednesday on CMT.com.

Roberts, Crow and Kotb are all survivors of breast cancer; Couric's husband died of colon cancer.

McBride, who has never had cancer, says she wanted to sing the song to give hope and positive messages to those going through the struggle. She says it "takes a lot of strength and a lot of love to get through something like that."

The song is from her new album, "Eleven," due out Oct. 11.

___

Online:

http://www.martinamcbride.com

Yahoo! News

Chavez in Cuba for more cancer therapy (AFP)

HAVANA (AFP) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was in Cuba Sunday for a second round of chemotherapy treatment following the removal of a cancerous tumor in June.

The 57-year-old Chavez, who has lost his hair due to the treatment, expressed confidence he will return to Venezuela in a few days "in better condition that I am now."

"We will come out of this stronger. I am sure of it. My perspective is lengthening, and it's not 2012, but 2031," he said before his departure from Caracas, referring to his plans to run for a third six-year term in presidential elections next year.

While the firebrand leftist was in Havana, Venezuelan media aired an interview with an introspective Chavez who recalled the moment when Cuban leader Fidel Castro first told him he had cancer.

"I went to the bathroom to look at my eyes, and I cried, I cried, I cried. I cried for my children," Chavez told private channel Televen before his departure.

But it was a "smiling and very talkative" Venezuelan leader who stepped off the plane in Havana late Saturday, according to an official statement released by Cuban state media.

The former paratrooper was wearing a simple dark military uniform and red beret when he and his daughter Maria Gabriela greeted Cuban President Raul Castro at the airport.

Chavez said last month he had "successfully" finished a first round of chemotherapy, and with no malignant cells found in his body he was "beginning a new life," although he was cautious about the future.

"There will be several rounds in order to win this battle and eliminate all risk of malignant cells," he said.

The Venezuelan government has not disclosed the extent of Chavez's cancer or provided any other details.

Cuba, the only one-party communist regime in the Americas, is Chavez's closest regional ally.

The Venezuelan leader underwent an operation in Cuba in June for a cancerous tumor in his pelvic area, and he has continued his presidential duties despite his illness, albeit with a restricted schedule.

He has cut back his marathon speeches during which he often drives home his self-styled 21st century socialism.

He has turned more introspective since going public with his cancer, and in his interview broadcast Sunday said the inefficiency that marred his government had led to "a set of political, economic and social blunders."

But "inventing a new model inevitably leads to mistakes," and boosting efficiency and reducing bureaucracy is a never-ending challenge, Chavez said.

The leader insisted however that putting Venezuela on the path to socialism was one of his greatest accomplishments, because "it would be a mistake to build a new Venezuela within the framework of capitalism."

Yahoo! News

Chavez says he is free of cancer after treatment in Cuba (AFP)

CARACAS (AFP) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was back home Sunday after undergoing chemotherapy treatment in Cuba, declaring himself free of "malignant cells" and ready to resume his full work schedule.

"I returned in better condition than I was in when I left," Chavez declared as he stepped off the plane.

The 56-year-old leader underwent an operation in Cuba a month ago for a cancerous tumor in his pelvic area.

Once back in Venezuela, Chavez joined national celebrations of the birth of Simon Bolivar, a military and political leader in the country before his death in 1830.

"Today and forever Bolivar lives in us, our ideas, and our behavior every day," Chavez wrote on his Twitter account early in the day, saying Bolivar's legacy "must live on."

Bolivar is an inspiration for Chavez, who calls the Bolivarian revolution was the "second and definitive" independence for Venezuela.

The current Venezuelan president was coming home after spending time with another of his political heroes, Fidel Castro.

Castro visited Chavez during his treatment in Cuba and delivered the news that the cancer was not malignant, Chavez said at a rally.

"I underwent imaging studies... and in the afternoon, Fidel came to visit me and said three words: 'You have nothing,'" added Chavez.

The 56-year-old Chavez has often said he sees Castro as a father figure. Cuba and Venezuela have strengthened ties since Chavez came to power in 1999.

After being welcomed at the airport by members of his cabinet and top military officials late Saturday, Chavez expressed confidence for a quick recovery.

"I underwent examinations and I must tell you that doctors did not find any malignant cells in any part of my body," the president told local television.

He cautioned, however, that there was a risk of relapse and predicted new medical procedures he did not identify.

"We will conquer this disease with the help of God and medical science in order to continue paving the way for a new motherland," he promised.

The leftist president, known for his flamboyant political style, said Venezuela "cannot lose its way" or "become a colony" again but did not elaborate.

On Friday, Chavez said he had "successfully" finished a first round of chemotherapy and was preparing for the second round, but did not disclose his treatment schedule.

"There will be several rounds in order to win this battle and eliminate all risk of malignant cells." He also vowed "unsurpassable" courage in his battle against the cancer.

The Brazilian official news agency reported earlier this month that Chavez will undergo new cancer treatment in Brazil after his treatment in Cuba.

Chavez spoke with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to work out details of the treatment that will take place at a Sao Paulo hospital, Agencia Brasil reported without disclosing its sources.

The Venezuelan president had asked the National Assembly for permission to travel to Cuba to continue treatment following the June 20 operation.

To lawmakers, he described the chemotherapy as the "second stage of this slow and complex process of recovery."

Though the National Assembly unanimously approved his travel request, needed for the president to leave the country for more than five days, opposition leaders insisted it was unconstitutional for Chavez to continue to exercise executive authority from Cuba.

Critics of the president have demanded more details about his cancer, as well as answers to why he cannot be treated in Venezuela, where authorities say they have created a quality health care system.

The Venezuelan government has not disclosed the extent of Chavez's cancer or provided any other details about the disease.

Cuba, the America's only one-party communist regime, is Chavez's closest regional ally.

Chavez, in power since 1999, is his party's candidate for the 2012 presidential election, seeking a third six-year term in office.

Yahoo! News

Medvedev wishes Chavez well in cancer treatment (AFP)

CARACAS (AFP) – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday called his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez to wish him well in his cancer treatment, and to announce his foreign minister's visit to Caracas in August, officials here said.

In the telephone conversation, Medvedev wished his leftist South American ally "good health and a speedy recovery."

Chavez assured him he was making a "swift recovery" due to a strict rehabilitation regime, the Venezuelan foreign ministry said in a statement.

Medvedev also used the call to announce his Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's official two-day visit to Caracas starting August 22.

The two countries have enjoyed enjoyed warm relations in recent years, including burgeoning energy and defense weapons deals,such as the 2007 multi-billion-dollar weaponry deal that included Caracas' purchase of Sukhoi jets.

During nearly a three week long stay in Cuba last month, Chavez underwent surgery to have a cancerous tumor removed.

Chavez has not said exactly what type of cancer he has or if he is still undergoing chemotherapy sessions. Venezuelan officials have said only that it was in his pelvic area, leading some to suggest it could be colon cancer.

Yahoo! News

Montgomery Gentry raises prostate cancer awareness (AP)

ATLANTA – Eddie Montgomery of the country duo Montgomery Gentry thought he was only getting a sore hip checked out when his doctor spotted a "shadow" on his X-ray. It turned out to be prostate cancer.

The singer was diagnosed in November, a time he describes as one of the most frightening of his life. But he was able to have the tumor surgically removed.

"When you hear the `C' word, you don't believe it," said Montgomery, who is a father of three. "You don't know how bad it is. I thought about my kids. It was tough to hear that I had gotten cancer. But we were able to find the cancer in its very early stage and had it removed. ... I'm glad I got tested early enough before it was too late."

Now as a cancer survivor, the 47-year-old Montgomery and partner Troy Gentry want to bring awareness to the disease through a free concert. The concert is after the Atlanta Braves-Texas Rangers game on Sunday in support of Major League Baseball's contest, "My Dad, My MVP."

Prostate cancer survivors who registered through the Braves' website are able to attend the game for free. As part of Father's Day, the platinum-selling group will take part in an on-field ceremony for the "My Dad, My MVP" winner.

"I'm a huge fan of these guys," said Braves second baseman Dan Uggla, who said he'll stick around to watch the concert. "Now that I know these guys, I'm proud to say that I'm friends with these guys. They're very genuine. I hope the people at the concert will be able to grasp their message."

Montgomery initially wasn't at the doctor's office for himself. He visited a bone specialist to seek treatment for his son, who broke a few bones in his shoulder after he wrecked his off-road vehicle.

While his son was being examined, Montgomery told the doctor that he had some soreness in his hip. So the doctor offered to give him an X-ray, and Montgomery said the doctor saw a "shadow" in his results and urged him to immediately see his doctor.

Making matters worse, his wife, Tracy, filed for divorce almost three weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. The diagnosis came on his birthday.

"I hope nobody goes through what I went through," Montgomery said. "At the time, life kind of sucked. But knowing that I'm 100 percent cancer-free, life is just fine."

With Montgomery now a cancer survivor, he has preached to his family and friends about the importance of getting prostate exams.

He's already encouraged the 44-year-old Gentry to get screened for the disease.

"You think sometimes it might not happen to you," Gentry said. "But when it happens to somebody close to you, it definitely helped push the button for me to get in there and make an appointment. I'm not worried because I saw how strong Eddie was."

___

Online:

Montgomery Gentry: http://montgomerygentry.com

Major League Baseball: http://MLB.com/mvpdad

Atlanta Braves: http://braves.com/pcawareness

___

Follow Jonathan Landrum Jr. on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/MrLandrum31

Yahoo! News

"Spider-Man" producer Laura Ziskin dies of cancer (Reuters)

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Laura Ziskin, the Hollywood producer who helped turn "Pretty Woman" heroine Julia Roberts into a star and brought "Spider-Man" to the big screen, died on Sunday after a public battle with breast cancer. She was 61.

According to a statement from Sony Pictures, where her production company was based, Ziskin died at her Los Angeles home after fighting the disease for seven years.

In 2008 Ziskin, along with other entertainment notables including newswoman Katie Couric, co-founded Stand Up To Cancer, an advocacy group for cancer research. Later that year -- and again last September -- Ziskin produced all-star telethons that aired live on the major U.S. networks.

In addition to making movies, Ziskin also produced the Academy Awards broadcast twice, and served as president of Fox 2000 Pictures, a feature film division of 20th Century Fox.

She was perhaps best known for producing the three "Spider-Man" movies starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. The trilogy grossed $2.5 billion at the worldwide box office. The franchise is currently being overhauled with a new cast and a focus on the superhero's early years.

Among the films Ziskin championed at Fox 2000 was the searingly brutal drama "Fight Club," starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. Following an advance screening that left other studio executives bewildered and angry, Ziskin boldly proclaimed it was brilliant, according to author Sharon Waxman's "Rebels on the Backlot."

Still she did blanch at one comical line -- "I want to have your abortion -- and begged director David Fincher to replace it. He reluctantly agreed, but the new line was even more grotesque and she begged him to revert to the old line. He refused, according to the book.

Ziskin, a Los Angeles native who started out as a personal assistant, started making features in the mid-1980s. She teamed with actress Sally Field to produce "Murphy's Romance," a 1985 comedy-drama for which James Garner received an Oscar nomination.

She hired hot young stars Kevin Costner for "No Way Out" (1987) and Dennis Quaid for "D.O.A." (1988), and helped transform Roberts into Hollywood's biggest sensation with "Pretty Woman," the 1990 smash which she executive produced.

Ziskin rescued legendary Hollywood scribe Buck Henry ("The Graduate") from a long dry spell by recruiting him to write the adaptation for "To Die For," a dark comedy directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Nicole Kidman.

By the time it was released in 1995, Ziskin was ensconced at Fox 2000 where she also oversaw such films as "Courage Under Fire," "One Fine Day," "Soul Food" and "The Thin Red Line."

In 2002, she became the first woman to produce the Oscar broadcast solo. The show, presented for the first time at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, also marked the first Oscarcast appearance of the Cirque du Soleil acrobatic troupe. She also produced the 2007 ceremony.

She was diagnosed with cancer in 2004, and underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy, a stem-cell transplant and radiation. The cancer returned in 2009, having spread to her liver and bones.

Sony Pictures said a memorial would be planned. Ziskin is survived by her husband Alvin Sargent, an Oscar-winning screenwriter ("Ordinary People," "Julia") who collaborated on the "Spider-Man" films; and a daughter from her first marriage.

(Reporting by Dean Goodman)

(To read more about our entertainment news, visit our blog "Fan Fare" online at http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/)

Yahoo! News

Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew ends cancer fight (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, the brawny slugger who remains near the top of the career home runs list, said Friday he is ending his battle with esophageal cancer and will live out the final days of his life in hospice care.

The 11-times All-Star, whose 573 career home runs are the 11th most in Major League Baseball, said he looks forward to spending his finals days in comfort alongside his wife.

"It is with profound sadness that I share with you that my continued battle with esophageal cancer is coming to an end," Killebrew, 74, said in a statement released by the Baseball Hall of Fame.

"With the continued love and support of my wife, Nita, I have exhausted all options with respect to controlling this awful disease. My illness has progressed beyond my doctors' expectation of cure."

Killebrew started his career with the Washington Senators in 1954 and relocated with the franchise to Minnesota in 1961 where they became the Twins. He played one year with the Kansas City Royals in 1975 before retiring.

Killebrew was named the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1969 after a season where he recorded a career-best 140 RBIs, 49 home runs and a .276 batting average while playing in all 162 of Minnesota's games that year.

The Twins retired his uniform number in 1975 and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984 after a 22-year career in which he recorded 1,584 RBIs and a .256 batting average in 2,435 games.

"He's such a classy guy," Jim Kaat, Killebrew's team mate for 15 years, told Reuters. "The statement he came out with shows you what a dignified attitude he has toward this.

"I think he was the face of the Twins organization. The Twins have a reputation for handling themselves properly on and off the field and playing the game right, and I think that probably started with Harmon."

TREMENDOUS PROGRESS

In April, Killebrew scrapped plans to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Twins' home opener, saying the trip would disrupt his cancer treatment schedule in Arizona.

At the time, he said in a statement that he had made tremendous progress and remained optimistic and hopeful for a full recovery.

Twins spokesman Kevin Smith said plans to pay tribute to Killebrew at Friday's home game against the Toronto Blue Jays were still being finalized but acknowledged that a video tribute and hanging the former player's No. 3 jersey in the Minnesota dugout were likely.

"This is not anywhere close to a memorial. He is still with us," Smith told Reuters. "This is an acknowledgment of his statement. He just wanted everyone to know what his next step was and beyond that we don't have anything to say."

Smith also said notes of best wishes from current Twins players will be sent to Killebrew overnight by the team.

Killebrew, who still holds the team record for most home runs, RBIs, walks and games played, had announced in December that he had been diagnosed with cancer and started treatment.

"I am comforted by the fact that I am surrounded by my family and friends. I thank you for the outpouring of concern, prayers and encouragement that you have shown me," Killebrew said Friday.

"I look forward to spending my final days in comfort and peace with Nita by my side."

(Additional reporting by Larry Fine)

(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes)

Yahoo! News

This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.

Musician John Walker, 67, dies of liver cancer (AP)

LOS ANGELES – John Walker, the American-born musician who was the frontman for the Walker Brothers, one of the most successful bands of Britain's Golden Age of rock `n' roll, has died at age 67.

Walker died Saturday of liver cancer, his personal assistant, Polly Klemmer, told The Associated Press. He had continued to work until just a few weeks ago, making his last concert appearance in Los Angeles in March, Klemmer said Sunday.

He had his greatest success as the guitarist and vocalist for the Walker Brothers, which produced such 1960s hits as "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore," "Love Her," "Make it Easy on Yourself" and "My Ship Is Comin' In."

While the Beatles and other British groups were remaking the face of rock `n' roll during the so-called British invasion of America in the mid-1960s, Walker moved from the United States to England instead.

There, he and two other Americans, bassist Scott Engel and drummer Gary Leeds, called themselves the Walker Brothers and each adopted Walker as his surname, although they were not related. They had instant success with their first British recording, 1964's "Love Her," and a string of hits quickly followed.

Walker, who was born John Maus, had begun using the name Walker professionally when he was 17, adopting it, according to some accounts, so he could obtain a fake I.D. that allowed him to play at nightclubs he was too young to legally enter.

He, Engel and drummer Al "Tiny" Schneider, first used the name Walker Brothers when they worked as the house band at the Hollywood nightclub Gazzari's, shortly before he and Engel moved to Britain and joined Leeds.

As part of the Walker Brothers, he toured the world and sold more than 23 million records, according to his website.

The group also appeared on numerous British television shows in the 1960s, including the popular music programs "Ready, Steady, Go," "Top of the Pops" and the "Billy Cotton Band Show." He also appeared in the film "Beach Ball," the German music series "Beat Club" and other shows.

Walker, who took up the guitar at age 14, began performing professionally in the late 1950s. By the early 1960s he was a regular at such popular Hollywood clubs as Pandora's Box on the Sunset Strip and on the college circuit.

During those years, he worked with such musicians as Ritchie Valens and Glen Campbell, with producer Phil Spector and songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, who wrote for the Monkees and other groups.

Although he returned to the United States in the 1980s, Klemmer said Sunday that Walker continued to tour England every year as part of a "Silver 60s" show until his health declined last year. He was diagnosed with cancer in December.

"He had put together an LA-based band and had planned to do more performing here," she said.

Walker is survived by his wife, Cynthia; a sister, Judy Hoyt; children Jamie Maus Anderson, Nickoletta Drew Maus, Adam Sarrazin and Heather Stewart, as well as several grandchildren.

Yahoo! News

This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.

Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals that cancer has left him impotent

Back in 2009 Andrew Lloyd Webber underwent treatment for prostate cancer after the disease was caught in its early stages. In an interview for Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, the composer has spoken openly for the first time about his battle with the disease, which resulted in him having surgery to remove his prostate gland.
 
Andrew told Piers,

View the Original article