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New York Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Mike Peters, Frontman of the Alarm, Is Dead at 66
Mike Peters, the frontman of the Welsh post-punk band the Alarm, which in the 1980s drew comparisons to U2 for its storm-the-barricades passion and its clarion-call anthems like 'Sixty Eight Guns' and 'Blaze of Glory,' has died. He was 66, having lived with cancer for three decades and been a prominent campaigner against it. His death was confirmed in social media posts by his wife, Jules Jones Peters, who did not say where or when he died or specify the cause. Mr. Peters was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1995 and twice with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, in 2005 and again in 2015. Both are forms of blood cancer. Last year, on the eve of a 50-date U.S. tour, he discovered that he had Richter's syndrome, a more aggressive form of lymphoma. Starting in the 2000s, Mr. Peters took on a second career as a prominent spokesman in the fight against cancer. He helped found the Love Hope Strength Foundation, which has staged concerts in dramatic locations like Mount Everest and Mount Fuji to raise funds for cancer research and treatment. The Alarm in 1982, from left: Nigel Twist, Mr. Peters, Eddie Macdonald and Dave Sharp. Emerging from Britain's punk underground of the late 1970s, the group was known for its electric-shock hairstyles as well as its righteous fury. Credit... Erica Echenberg/Redferns, via Getty Images Emerging from Britain's punk underground of the late 1970s, the Alarm, known for their righteous fury and electric-shock hairstyles, fused the high-octane energy of punk with a distinctive twin-acoustic-guitar attack while firing off musical fusillades like 'Where Were You Hiding When the Storm Broke?,' 'Spirit of '76' and 'The Stand.' Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Irish Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, dies aged 66 from blood cancer
Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, has died from blood cancer aged 66. The guitarist and singer, who was forced to cancel a US tour last year after being diagnosed with fast-growing lymphoma, had been undergoing treatment at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. His death was announced by a spokeswoman for the charity he cofounded with his wife. Peters, who supported U2 and Status Quo on tour and played with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, was first diagnosed with the blood cancer chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) more than 30 years ago, aged 36. READ MORE He underwent numerous drug treatments and rounds of chemotherapy, and had tried experimental therapy to keep his cancer at bay. Last year, five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, he noticed that a lump in his neck had appeared overnight. Doctors quickly realised the star had developed Richter's syndrome, where CLL changes into a much more aggressive lymphoma. Peters leaves his wife Jules (58), and two sons, Dylan (20) and Evan (18). The artist first rose to prominence in the early 1980s with The Alarm, with hits including 68 Guns and Strength. Alongside his wife, he cofounded Love Hope Strength, a cancer charity to encourage action around stem cell donation. Through its Get On The List campaigns, often publicised at rock concerts, the charity has added more than 250,000 people to stem cell registers worldwide. Born in Prestatyn, North Wales, Peters often played in support of causes close to where he lived. Last year, in an interview, Peters credited his thousands of fans with giving him a boost, saying his diagnosis with fast-growing lymphoma had led to an 'incredible' response, with 'phenomenal support and prayers from the fans from all directions'. He added: 'I think, with my crazy instinct to try and preserve my life as well as my health, I worked out that I was able to play some British shows in the summer. Luckily for me, they were all at the end of the chemotherapy cycles. 'I couldn't do them with the band and the crew and the tour buses and all that, but I could stand up on the stage on my own with a small backup team, so I wasn't being exposed to any viruses or conditions that would impact on my health.' Billy Duffy, from the band The Cult, said: 'I truly believe a light has gone out in the world today and I'm going to miss my brother from another mother. 'Mike was not only an inspiration to millions of people suffering from cancer but also an inspiration to me as he spread nothing but positivity in every situation. 'I can take some comfort from the fact that when the end came, he accepted it with his usual grace, and ended his days in this life in his beloved North Wales with his family and friends around him.' – PA
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
From tiredness to unexplained bruising – the 11 signs of blood cancer as The Alarm singer Mike Peters dies at 66
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MIKE Peters, frontman of Welsh rock band The Alarm, has died from blood cancer aged 66. The star battled blood cancer for 30 years, following his diagnosis of lymphoma in 1995. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Mike Peters was first diagnosed with blood cancer 30 years ago Credit: PA 8 He passed away at 66 Credit: PA 8 Mike with his MBE, awarded for voluntary services to cancer care in north Wales and abroad Credit: PA 8 Jules and Mike Peters at The Christie, where he was receiving treatment Credit: PA He was later diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) - another form of the disease - twice. He underwent numerous drug treatments and rounds of chemotherapy, even trying experimental therapy to keep his cancer at bay. Mike was forced to cancer his 50-date US tour last year after noticing a new lump on his neck while shaving. A biopsy of the lump showed the star had developed Richter's syndrome, a rare complication where CLL changes into a much more aggressive lymphoma. This transformation can happen quickly, making patients very unwell suddenly. It can also make the cancer harder to treat. The Welsh rock star had been undergoing treatment at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. He previously said: 'When I was first diagnosed with cancer in 1995, I decided that I would not let the disease rob me of a single minute of my life. His death was announced by a spokeswoman for the Love Hope Strength Foundation, a charity he co-founded with his wife to encourage action around stem cell donation. Through its Get On The List campaigns, often publicised at rock concerts, the charity has added more than 250,000 people to stem cell registers worldwide. Blood cancer often means you don't have the right balance of blood cells in your body, according to Blood Cancer UK. Two signs of cancer that could be mistaken for cold weather symptoms - and when to see a GP You might have too many of a particular type of blood cell, not enough of a particular type of blood cell, or cells that aren't working properly. There are several different types of blood cancer - from leukaemia, to lymphoma and myeloma. Common symptoms of the disease may include: Unexplained weight loss Unexplained bruising or bleeding Lumps or swellings Shortness of breath Drenching night sweats Infections that are persistent, recurrent or severe Unexplained fever that's 38°C or above An unexplained rash or itchy skin Pain in your bones, joints or abdomen Tiredness that doesn't improve with rest or sleep Paleness 8 Symptoms caused by blood cancer can look different depending on your skin tone. Bruising - caused by a low level of platelets, which help the blood to clot - may start as red patches that change colour and get darker over time and may feel tender. Bruises may be harder to see at first on black or brown skin, but as they develop, they'll show up as darker than the skin around them. As for bleeding, this may come from your nose or gums, or you may notice that cuts don't stop oozing. 8 Mike was part of the Welsh rock group The Alarm, pictured her circa 1985 Credit: Getty - Contributor 8 He was forced to cancer his US tour last year due to health issues Credit: PA 8 He and Jules founded a charity to raise awareness about stem cell donation Credit: PA You may also notice heavy periods or blood in your urine or poo. Rashes caused by blood cancer can often appear as clusters of tiny spots or larger blotches that don't fade if pressed. They may look purple or darker than the surrounding skin if you have black or brown skin, but they'll look red or purple on lighter skin, Someone with blood cancer may look unusually pale because they have too few red blood cells. Pallor is often more noticeable in light skin but people with black or brown skin may look greyish and their palms may look paler than usual. What is blood cancer? Blood cancer is a type of cancer that affects your blood cells. It's caused by mutations to the DNA of blood cells, causing them to start behaving abnormally. In most cases, these changes aren't due to genetic faults - they are linked to things we can't control and happen during a person's lifetime. Around 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer each year in the UK, and about 280,000 people are living with blood cancer. There are different types of blood cancer, including: Leukaemia Lymphoma Myeloma Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) They each have different symptoms, treatments and prognoses. They might also notice pallor in their lips, gums, tongue or nail beds. If the inside of your lower eyelid looks pale pink or white when it's usually dark pink or red, this is a sigh that you're unusually pale. Lumps may be caused by abnormal white blood cells building up in your lymph glands and they're most likely to appear in the neck, armpit or groin. They're usually painless, although some people find they ache. If you notice any of the above symptoms, it's most likely that you don't have blood cancer - but it's still important to find out what's causing them so it's worth booking an appointment with your GP.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Health
- The Sun
The 11 signs of blood cancer as The Alarm singer Mike Peters dies at 66
MIKE Peters, frontman of Welsh rock band The Alarm, has died from blood cancer aged 66. The star battled blood cancer for 30 years, following his diagnosis of lymphoma in 1995. 8 Mike Peters was first diagnosed with blood cancer 30 years ago Credit: PA 8 He passed away at 66 Credit: PA 8 Mike with his MBE, awarded for voluntary services to cancer care in north Wales and abroad Credit: PA 8 Jules and Mike Peters at The Christie, where he was receiving treatment Credit: PA He was later diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) - another form of the disease - twice. He underwent numerous drug treatments and rounds of chemotherapy, even trying experimental therapy to keep his cancer at bay. Mike was forced to cancer his 50-date US tour last year after noticing a new lump on his neck while shaving. A biopsy of the lump showed the star had developed Richter's syndrome, a rare complication where CLL changes into a much more aggressive lymphoma. This transformation can happen quickly, making patients very unwell suddenly. It can also make the cancer harder to treat. The Welsh rock star had been undergoing treatment at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester . He previously said: 'When I was first diagnosed with cancer in 1995, I decided that I would not let the disease rob me of a single minute of my life. His death was announced by a spokeswoman for the Love Hope Strength Foundation, a charity he co-founded with his wife to encourage action around stem cell donation. Through its Get On The List campaigns, often publicised at rock concerts, the charity has added more than 250,000 people to stem cell registers worldwide. Blood cancer often means you don't have the right balance of blood cells in your body, according to Blood Cancer UK. Two signs of cancer that could be mistaken for cold weather symptoms - and when to see a GP You might have too many of a particular type of blood cell, not enough of a particular type of blood cell, or cells that aren't working properly. There are several different types of blood cancer - from leukaemia, to lymphoma and myeloma. Common symptoms of the disease may include: Unexplained weight loss Unexplained bruising or bleeding Lumps or swellings Shortness of breath Drenching night sweats Infections that are persistent, recurrent or severe Unexplained fever that's 38°C or above An unexplained rash or itchy skin Pain in your bones, joints or abdomen Tiredness that doesn't improve with rest or sleep Paleness 8 Symptoms caused by blood cancer can look different depending on your skin tone. Bruising - caused by a low level of platelets, which help the blood to clot - may start as red patches that change colour and get darker over time and may feel tender. Bruises may be harder to see at first on black or brown skin, but as they develop, they'll show up as darker than the skin around them. As for bleeding, this may come from your nose or gums, or you may notice that cuts don't stop oozing. 8 Mike was part of the Welsh rock group The Alarm, pictured her circa 1985 Credit: Getty - Contributor 8 He was forced to cancer his US tour last year due to health issues Credit: PA 8 He and Jules founded a charity to raise awareness about stem cell donation Credit: PA You may also notice heavy periods or blood in your urine or poo. Rashes caused by blood cancer can often appear as clusters of tiny spots or larger blotches that don't fade if pressed. They may look purple or darker than the surrounding skin if you have black or brown skin, but they'll look red or purple on lighter skin, Someone with blood cancer may look unusually pale because they have too few red blood cells. Pallor is often more noticeable in light skin but people with black or brown skin may look greyish and their palms may look paler than usual. What is blood cancer? Blood cancer is a type of cancer that affects your blood cells. It's caused by mutations to the DNA of blood cells, causing them to start behaving abnormally. In most cases, these changes aren't due to genetic faults - they are linked to things we can't control and happen during a person's lifetime. Around 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer each year in the UK, and about 280,000 people are living with blood cancer. There are different types of blood cancer, including: Leukaemia Lymphoma Myeloma Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) They each have different symptoms, treatments and prognoses. They might also notice pallor in their lips, gums, tongue or nail beds. If the inside of your lower eyelid looks pale pink or white when it's usually dark pink or red, this is a sigh that you're unusually pale. Lumps may be caused by abnormal white blood cells building up in your lymph glands and they're most likely to appear in the neck, armpit or groin. They're usually painless, although some people find they ache. If you notice any of the above symptoms, it's most likely that you don't have blood cancer - but it's still important to find out what's causing them so it's worth booking an appointment with your GP.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mike Peters: The Alarm frontman dies aged 66 after blood cancer diagnosis
The frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, Mike Peters, has died aged 66. The rock star had been diagnosed with blood cancer and was forced to cancel a US tour last year. He had been undergoing treatment for fast-growing lymphoma at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. A spokesperson for Love Hope Strength, the cancer charity he set up with his wife, announced his death on Tuesday. Peters was first diagnosed with the blood cancer chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) more than 30 years ago, when he was 36 years old. Last year, he discovered a large swollen gland on his neck five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a tour, news he described as having come as "a bolt out of the blue". ADVERTISEMENT Doctors diagnosed him with Richter's syndrome, where CLL transforms into a more aggressive high grade lymphoma. "I am still reeling from the consequences of this new and completely unforeseen diagnosis and doing my best to process what is happening," he said in a statement at the time. The Prestatyn-born singer leaves behind his wife, Jules, 58, and two sons, Dylan, 20, and Evan, 18. During his career, Peters supported U2 and Status Quo on tour and played with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. He first rose to fame in the early 1980s with The Alarm, which had hits including 68 Guns and Strength. In 2019, he was awarded an MBE for services to cancer care. Read more from Sky News: Huge fire breaks out at electrical substation Woman dies in skydiving incident Peters composed and sang the EURO 2020 Wales song, The Red Wall Of Cymru. ADVERTISEMENT Ian Gwyn Hughes, from the Football of Association of Wales (FAW), said Peters was "a natural choice". "He will not only be remembered for his music but also as just a proper, genuine football fan who made a huge contribution to the culture of The Red Wall," he added.
