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07-03-2025
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Ronnie Platt Undergoes Surgery for Thyroid Cancer: ‘Couldn't Have Gone Any Better'
Ronnie Platt is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery to treat his thyroid cancer. The Kansas frontman revealed Friday (March 7) that he is currently back home after an operation that went smoothly, writing in a post on Facebook, 'The Doctor said my surgery couldn't have gone any better!!!' 'I felt the power of everyone's prayers and positive energy!' he continued in the message. 'You all have helped me thru this, how do I? or can I? ever thank all of you for that!!!???? Day 1 of recovery here I am!!!' More from Billboard Ronnie Platt Reveals Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis j-hope and Miguel Team Up for 'Sweet Dreams': Stream It Now YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drops 'More Leaks' From Behind Bars: Stream It Now Platt went on to say that he's now 'looking forward to getting back to what i do best!' 'Yes, Singing, but my true job is entertaining you all and helping you at least for a couple hours forget [about] your problems and recharge your batteries,' he added. 'I take a lot of pride in that!!!!' The musician's update comes about three weeks after he first revealed that he'd been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. 'Before everyone gets all excited, it has a 99% survival rate, it has not spread,' Platt wrote on Facebook at the time. 'It's contained to my thyroid. I just have to have my thyroid removed. Go through some rehab time and be right back in the saddle.' He added, 'As it has been put to me, this is just a bump in the road and will be behind me very soon! So everyone please CARRY ON!' Platt took over as the lead singer of Kansas back in 2014, replacing former frontman Steve Walsh. He's since carried vocals on the band's most recent albums: 2016's The Prelude Implicit and 2020's The Absence of Presence, both of which entered the Top Rock Albums chart. The singer also recently celebrated his 65th birthday, an occasion he marked with an introspective Facebook post on Feb. 25. 'As I sit here and try to think of something eloquent to write, It's just simply impossible to convey in any words my thanks to everyone that not only reached out for my birthday but also have sent me well wishes and positive energy and prayers helping me on my path of recovery,' he wrote. 'People I have never met, going above and beyond the call of duty to help me thru this with lightning speed! How are these people even able to walk with hearts so big???' he added. 'Thank you for all the nice words and encouragement! I have plans on being back with my KANSAS family (YES FANS ARE FAMILY TOO!!!) very soon!!!' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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19-02-2025
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Kansas Singer Ronnie Platt Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer
The post Kansas Singer Ronnie Platt Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer appeared first on Consequence. Ronnie Platt, the singer of classic-rock legends Kansas, has revealed that he's battling thyroid cancer. As a result, the band has canceled two upcoming concerts while the vocalist undergoes surgery to have his thyroid removed. Platt disclosed the news after Kansas posted they were canceling their upcoming shows 'due to band illness and doctor advisement.' Get Kansas Tickets Here On his own Facebook page, Platt wrote, 'For all of you asking, Tuesday [February 11th] I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer but before everyone gets all excited, it has a 99% survival rate, it has not spread. It's contained to my thyroid. I just have to have my thyroid removed. Go through some rehab time and be right back in the saddle. He added, 'I sincerely appreciate everyone's positive thoughts and prayers. I have some absolutely amazing people going to bat for me!! As it has been put to me, this is just a bump in the road and will be behind me very soon! So everyone, please CARRY ON!' Platt took over as lead singer of Kansas in 2014, replacing longtime vocalist Steve Walsh. In addition to touring with the band for the past decade, Platt has appeared on their last two albums, The Prelude Implicit (2016) and The Absence of Presence (2020). Prior to joining Kansas, Platt worked as a truck driver and was a member of the band Shooting Star. The two dates that have been canceled are a February 21st show in New Orleans and a March 1st gig in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As of now, Kansas are set to play the '70s Rock & Romance Cruise setting sail in mid-March, as well as more than 20 US tour dates spanning from early April through late November. Kansas are currently playing a 'Classics' set on tour comprised of such iconic hits as 'Dust in the Wind,' 'Carry On Wayward Son,' and more songs. Here's wishing Ronnie Platt a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Watch him performing 'Carry on Wayward Son' with Kansas during a concert last year in Clearwater, Florida, below. Kansas Singer Ronnie Platt Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer Spencer Kaufman Popular Posts Dan Aykroyd and Bill Hader Will Be Absent From SNL's 50th Anniversary Special: Report Post Malone Fronts Nirvana Reunion at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert: Watch Kanye West and Bianca Censori Getting Divorced: Report Lady Gaga Sings "Dick in a Box" in Epic Lonely Island Medley at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert: Watch Trump, Elon Musk Invited to SNL 50 Anniversary Special: Report SNL50: Eddie Murphy As Tracy Morgan Competes Against Tracy Morgan in Black Jeopardy Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
