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Deacon Blue star 'seriously ill' as Scots band make heartbreaking show announcement
Founding member of the Scots band James (Jim) Prime has been hospitalised and is being looked after by intensive care staff as the band made an announcement on social media.
Deacon Blue's leading man, James Prime, is said to be "seriously ill" in hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. The Scottish pop rock band, formed in Glasgow in the 1985, issued a statement on social media on Wednesday, June 11.
They wrote: "Dear friends, we wanted to share some news with you about our brother, Jim. Unfortunately he is seriously ill and undergoing care in hospital. We would like you to join us in wishing him well and share your love with him."
The statement continued: "We spoke to Jim yesterday about Deacon Blue's plans for the rest of the year, and he encouraged us to continue with love in our hearts and with his full blessing that the shows go ahead, even if it means replacing the irreplaceable James Miller Prime for the time being.
"Together with Jim's family, we want to thank all the nurses, doctors, and ICU staff for their ongoing care, professionalism and compassion."
"With love Ricky, Lorraine, Dougie, Gregor, Lewis and Tom," they signed off.
