Published 13 days ago • loading... • Updated 11 days ago

New York Dolls Singer, Punk Icon David Johansen Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis and Brain Tumor

David Johansen, the sole surviving founding member of the New York Dolls, is suffering from stage four cancer, a brain tumor, and a broken back, and is seeking financial assistance through the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
His daughter, Leah Hennessey, stated that David has been unable to work as a performer for the past five years and requires full-time nursing and physical therapy.
Aric Steinberg, Executive Director at Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, expressed that the organization is honored to help Johansen and anticipates community support for his care.
Johansen described his situation as an emergency, saying, 'This is the worst pain I’ve ever experienced in my entire life,' highlighting the severity of his condition.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

40 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

CNN

+2 Reposted by 2 other sources

David Johansen, New York Dolls singer, battling stage 4 cancer and seeking financial help

David Johansen, an actor and popular singer with the New York Dolls, is “bedridden and incapacitated,” according to his daughter.

11 days ago·Atlanta, United States

Read Full Article

RadarOnline

Legendary 1970s Punk Hero Who Starred With Bill Murray in 'Scrooged' Reveals He's Stricken With Stage Four Cancer and Brain Tumor — With Family Issuing Desperate Plea For Financial Help

A legendary 1970s punk hero David Johansen has revealed through his daughter Leah that he was diagnosed with stage four cancer and a brain tumor.

11 days ago

Read Full Article

Fox News

New York Dolls singer David Johansen has stage 4 cancer, brain tumor as daughter asks fans for help

The New York Dolls singer David Johansen has been battling stage 4 cancer for several years, according to his wife Mara. but keeping his diagnosis private has not been "sustainable" for his family.

11 days ago·New York, United States

Read Full Article