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Rhyl Journal
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Post box topper in Dyserth in tribute to Mike Peters
The post box topper - which features Mike playing his guitar on the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), adorns the post box near Peter Morgan Pharmacy, in Dyserth, where Mike's funeral will be held on Thursday (May 29). The Alarm frontman was born in Prestatyn and lived in Dyserth. Rachel Williamson, of Rhyl Toppers, and her mum Thelma, aged 93, made the detailed creation in tribute to the lead singer who died from blood cancer aged 66 on April 29. Rachel said: "I wasn't a fan of the Alarm myself but I remember Mike from the 80s when The Alarm used to hang out at the Marina Hotel on the prom. The topper features Mike playing his guitar on the summit of Yr Wyddfa, his MBE and a Welsh dragon holding a plaque with LHS for his Love Hope Strength foundation (Image: Rachel Williamson) "Someone put the idea of a post box topper on the Facebook group Dyserth Times and several people tagged Rhyl Toppers in it. "With just over a week to his funeral at the time, I was happy to accept the challenge. RELATED STORIES Mike Peters' funeral to draw fans worldwide to Dyserth 'Totally Free': Tributes pour in for Alarm frontman Mike Peters Jules Peters pens beautiful tribute to husband Mike "It took my mum and myself four days to make it and we tried to include as much detail as possible: Mike playing his guitar on the summit of Snowdon, his MBE and a Welsh dragon holding a plaque with LHS for his Love Hope Strength foundation. "The topper is mostly crocheted. The daffodils are knitted and the letters are sewn. The post box topper from the back (Image: Rachel Williamson) "Mum is now 93 and her work is amazing." Thousands are set to descend on Dyserth for the rocker's funeral on Thursday, which is being held at the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan, Waterfall Road. B5119 Waterfall Road will be closed for its entire length [between the A5151 and A547] between 10am and 6pm. The service will be at 3pm but people are advised to arrive in the village early. A musical tribute to Mike will be screened on Waterfall Road from 12.45pm in advance of the funeral service. A large outdoor screen and sound system will be set up in front of the church. Attendees will be able to view proceedings in the church in 'real-time' and join in with communal songs. Fans, friends, family and those from the music world are set to arrive in the village from all over the world. U2's Bono is expected to attend Mike's service as well as long-term friend Billy Duffy of The Cult. Mike is survived by his wife Jules and sons Dylan and Evan. Jules revealed that Mike "never once thought he was losing this fight". The talented musician, 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. In October 2024, Mike developed Richter's syndrome where his CLL changed into an aggressive fast-growing lymphoma. He underwent experimental treatment at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. Jules said: "Based on our very 'loose' funeral discussions, as you must remember that Michael Leslie Peters never once thought he was losing this fight, Mike was confident right to the very end that he was going to receive the full dose of Epcoritamab and then continue to a new life of maintenance. "This is why the end came as a shock." Rachel said: "It was my pleasure to make this tribute to such a popular man."
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
From tiredness to unexplained bruising – 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 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 cancel his 50-date US tour last year after noticing a new 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. Read more on blood cancer 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 His death was announced by a spokeswoman for the Most read in Health 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 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 Unexplained bruising or bleeding 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 here 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.
Sky News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News
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". 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. Peters composed and sang the EURO 2020 Wales song, The Red Wall Of Cymru. 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.
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Mike Peters dead: The Alarm frontman dies aged 66 after 30-year blood cancer battle
The Alarm frontman Mike Peters has died following a blood cancer diagnosis. It was announced by a spokesperson for the charity he co-founded with his wife that Mike has died at the age of 66, three decades on from his first cancer diagnosis. Mike had to cancel his US tour last year owing to his health, when he was diagnosed with fast-growing lymphoma. Today, it was announced that Mike had died, leaving behind his wife and two children. He had been due to fly out to the US last year - but just five days before his 50 date US tour began, he noticed a lump in his neck. Doctors were quick to check his health and he was soon diagnosed with Richter's syndrome, which is where the chronic lymphocytic leukaemia changes into a more aggressive lymphoma. Mike had his first blood cancer diagnosis over three decades ago, when he was just 36 years old. Just last year, he posted a lengthy message of support for others going through Richter's syndrome - as he shared his own positive update. He wrote back in September: "I'm writing from The Christie Hospital in Manchester where I have just been informed by Professor Adrian Bloor that, following the completion of the Clinical Trial and chemotherapy, I am now in Complete Remission. "It is momentous news, especially when considering that I was only diagnosed with the aggressive Richter's Syndrome last April and told that without treatment, I could expect to live for just 2-12 months." He went on to heap praise on his wife and two sons Dylan and Evan for their support, as he thanked those who he had worked with who had ensured he could still be up on stage and perform like he loved, and avoid the risk of infection.
Wales Online
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Welsh rock star Mike Peters loses cancer battle and dies aged 66
Welsh rock star Mike Peters loses cancer battle and dies aged 66 Welsh rock star and frontman of The Alarm has died aged 66, his band has confirmed. Mike Peters performing in London (Image: PA ) Welsh music icon Mike Peters MBE, the frontman of popular rock band The Alarm, has died today, April 25, aged 66 following a 30-year-long battle with cancer, his band has confirmed. The band was formed in 1981 in Rhyl, Denbighshire, and had a top 20 hit, Sixty Eight Guns, just two years later. Peters lived with blood cancer for 30 years, following his diagnosis of lymphoma in 1995, and later having chronic lymphocytic leukaemia twice. The rock star was forced to cancel a US tour last year after being diagnosed with fast-growing lymphoma, which he had been undergoing treatment for at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. He was awarded an MBE in 2019 for his services to cancer care. He was born in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, and lived in Dyserth with his wife of 39 years, Jules, who had fought her own cancer battle - and their sons Dylan, 20 and Evan, 18. Alongside his wife, he co-founded Love Hope Strength, a cancer charity to encourage action around stem cell donation. Article continues below Peters - who had worked in the computer department for Kwik Save supermarket - had started a band The Toilets in Rhyl in 1977, after seeing the Sex Pistols play in Chester. After various changes of line-up, notably the introduction of guitarist Dave Sharp, and changes of name, The Alarm played their first gig in Prestatyn in 1981. They would go on to sell an estimated five million records and also become the first Welsh musicians since Tom Jones and Bonnie Tyler to break into America. At age 36, Mike Peters was first diagnosed with the blood cancer chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). He underwent numerous drug treatments and rounds of chemotherapy, and had tried experimental therapy to keep his cancer at bay. In 2024, just days before he was supposed to tour America, he noticed a new lump in his neck which doctors soon diagnosed as Richter's syndrome, where CLL changes into a much more aggressive lymphoma. After his diagnosis, during an interview with the PA news agency, Peters credited his thousands of fans with giving him a boost, saying his diagnosis was met with 'phenomenal support and prayers from the fans from all directions'. Article continues below In 2018, he told Guitar World magazine that his "simple message" was "to stay alive and appreciate every second you've got". "Live right up to the last breath and stay positive about the world, your family and the environment you live in."
