Christy Dignam

The family of Aslan singer Christy Dignam have issued an update on his health, thanking people for their thoughts and prayers and requesting privacy.

The statement goes on to say: "Thank you all for just being you. "Since December, Christy has been at home and is being cared for lovingly by family, with the support of a palliative care team. Christy Dignam has been receiving treatment for amyloidosis - the build-up of an abnormal protein in tissues and organs - for a number of years, and he has spoken openly about living with the disease.

The singer has been battling a rare blood disease known as amyloidosis since 2013.

Since December, Christy has been at home and is being cared for lovingly by family, with the support of a palliative care team. [Dublin Live Newsletter](https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/sign-up-newsletter-today-17954403) to get all the latest Dublin news straight to your inbox. A statement issued by his family this morning thanked the public for keeping Christy in their thoughts. [Christy](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/christy-dignam) in their thoughts and prayers and asks for privacy at this time." [health](https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/health/?recirculation_test=true), in response to the large number of media enquiries received. The singer has been battling a rare blood disease known as amyloidosis since 2013

'Since December, Christy has been at home and is being cared for lovingly by family, with the support of a palliative care team'

"Thank you all for just being you! As we all know, Christy will always keep up his fight and never gives up," a statement from Aslan read. “Since December, Christy has been at home and is being cared for lovingly by family, with the support of a palliative care team.

The 62-year-old Crazy World hitmaker was admitted to hospital last year with complications as he battles a rare blood disorder. Dignam was discharged rom the ...

“Since December, Christy has been at home and is being cared for lovingly by family, with the support of a palliative care team. “In July 2022, Christy was admitted to Beaumont Hospital and spent the next six months in the care of the Haematology and Cardiac Care team. Dignam was discharged rom the Beaumont Hospital after six months and his family have now confirmed he is at home, with the support of a palliative care team.

The singer, 62, was admitted to the Haematology and Cardiac Care team at Beaumont Hospital last year where he received treatment for a rare form of blood cancer ...

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As we all know, Christy will always keep up his fight and never gives up." "Thank you all, for just being you! They said in a statement: "As always Christy's health has been and is our priority.

Aslan star Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care at home and being cared for lovingly by his family who have released a health update on the singer, ...

Aslan star Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care at home and being cared for lovingly by his family who have released a health update on the singer, thanking people for their thoughts and prayers and requesting privacy. "Since December, Christy has been at home and is being cared for lovingly by family, with the support of a palliative care team." Family confirm Aslan star Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care

Aslan lead singer Christy Dignam is being looked after at home by a palliative care team, his family have said.

His powerful voice and presence both on and off the stage has meant so much to so many for decades. Songs such as This Is and Crazy World saw Aslan become a major force in music. But right now I’m hoping he’s making the most of his time with Kathryn and Kiera and his grandchildren. He’s one of the best.” As we all know, Christy will always keep up the fight, and never gives up. “Thank you all for just being you!

Christy Dignam, the lead singer of Irish rock band Aslan, is receiving palliative care at home, his family has confirmed. The 62-year-old Dubliner is being ...

"As always, Christy's health has been, and is, our priority. Both the band and the Dignam family have asked for privacy at this time. "The Dignam family thanks everyone for keeping Christy in their thoughts and prayers and asks for privacy at this time."

Christy Dignam, the lead singer of Irish rock band Aslan, is receiving palliative care at home, his family has confirmed. The 62-year-old Dubliner is being ...

"As always, Christy's health has been, and is, our priority. Both the band and the Dignam family have asked for privacy at this time. "The Dignam family thanks everyone for keeping Christy in their thoughts and prayers and asks for privacy at this time."