Malcolm Young of AC/DC Suffers from Dementia, Family Confirms
Malcolm Young, the founding guitarist of the Australian rock band AC/DC, has been confirmed to be suffering from dementia.
In a statement to the Billboard, the family of the ailing lead guitarist confirmed the news: "Malcolm is suffering from dementia and the family thanks you for respecting their privacy."
Young co-founded the popular rock band with his brother and AC/DC frontman Angus Young in Sydney in 1973. AC/DC went on to become one of the highest grossing high voltage bands and sold around 200 million albums until now.
In April this year, the renowned guitarist announced that he was taking a break from the group, sparking speculation about his health.
Last week, with the announcement of the band's latest record Rock or Bust, the group confirmed that the 61-year-old legendary guitar player will not be returning.
"Unfortunately, due to the nature of Malcolm's condition, he will not be returning to the band. AC/DC will undertake a world tour in support of 'Rock or Bust' in 2015," the band said in a statement.
Meanwhile, fans have wished their favourite guitarist good health.
Tragic news. #MalcolmYoung of #ACDC has dementia. One of best rhythm guitarists ever & huge loss for amazing band.—http://t.co/OT89Al5CKz
— Pat Perez (@PatPerezGolf) October 1, 2014
God Bless #malcolmyoung wish u better health and thank u for 40 years of great RNR!!! — matt sorum (@mattsorum) September 30, 2014
For those about to retire, we salute you. Thanks for rocking us Malcolm. AC/DC forever. #malcolmyoung — hugh gurney (@hughgurney) October 1, 2014
Thank you #MalcolmYoung for all the great memories & Rock N Roll music!
— Josh Impinto (@Josh_Impinto83) October 1, 2014
You know you're getting old when members of the bands you grew up listening to are diagnosed w dementia #ACDC #malcolmyoung
— Greg Schwem (@corpcomic) October 1, 2014
How horrible if it's true the news about #MalcolmYoung was leaked w/o permission. My thoughts are w/him & his family. Rock on, #ACDC — Sheena (@NotAPunkRocker) September 30, 2014
Malcom, thank you for all the awesome music!! We love you Get well soon, keep on rockin!!!! #MalcolmYoung #ACDC... pic.twitter.com/h6knWUGgkd
— Hits78 Radio (@Hits78FLL) September 29, 2014
Well wishes and mega prayers to #MalcolmYoung of #ACDC, one of the greatest rhythm guitar players of… http://t.co/RD7hcFFoJd — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) September 27, 2014
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