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Peter Murphy makes “full recovery” following heart surgery
By Andy Malt | Published on Tuesday 27 August 2019
Former Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy has made a “full recovery” after spending time in intensive care following a heart attack earlier this month.
Murphy cancelled the remaining dates of a New York residency two weeks ago, having been rushed to hospital for emergency surgery before one of those shows.
In a new statement posted on Instagram, Murphy says: “Following my recent episode in New York City with my heart attack and being admitted into Lenox Hill Hospital and seeing myself go through the rigors of intensive care, I am very happy to say that I have made a full recovery. Thanks to the superb team of doctors, specialists, nurses and care staff. I am so glad to say I am up and running again”.
“My tour manager Brian Lowe and my assistant Chantal Thomas were directly instrumental in saving my life”, he revealed, before adding: “I cannot thank [them] enough. I also want to thank every single friend and fan who has been supporting me throughout this ordeal. I remain grateful especially to my Bauhaus bandmates”.
It is not yet known if and when the cancelled dates of the residency will be rescheduled. In the meantime, Murphy has encouraged fans to donate to the American Heart Association.
