Mike Peters dead: The Alarm frontman dies aged 66 after 30-year blood cancer battle

The Alarm frontman Mike Peters has died following a blood cancer diagnosis. It was announced by a spokesperson for the charity he co-founded with his wife that Mike has died at the age of 66, three decades on from his first cancer diagnosis.

Mike had to cancel his US tour last year owing to his health, when he was diagnosed with fast-growing lymphoma. Today, it was announced that Mike had died, leaving behind his wife and two children.

He had been due to fly out to the US last year - but just five days before his 50 date US tour began, he noticed a lump in his neck. Doctors were quick to check his health and he was soon diagnosed with Richter's syndrome, which is where the chronic lymphocytic leukaemia changes into a more aggressive lymphoma.

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Mike had his first blood cancer diagnosis over three decades ago, when he was just 36 years old. Just last year, he posted a lengthy message of support for others going through Richter's syndrome - as he shared his own positive update.

He wrote back in September: "I’m writing from The Christie Hospital in Manchester where I have just been informed by Professor Adrian Bloor that, following the completion of the Clinical Trial and chemotherapy, I am now in Complete Remission.

"It is momentous news, especially when considering that I was only diagnosed with the aggressive Richter’s Syndrome last April and told that without treatment, I could expect to live for just 2-12 months."

He went on to heap praise on his wife and two sons Dylan and Evan for their support, as he thanked those who he had worked with who had ensured he could still be up on stage and perform like he loved, and avoid the risk of infection.

He was part of an clinical trial, where he said he felt "lucky" to have noticed the lump when he did. He said he "might not be here now" if he hadn't have found it and revealed how doctors told him he could only have a couple of months.

Mike also opened about up about his initial cancer diagnosis back in 1995, where he said he was adamant he wouldn't "let the disease rob me of a single minute of my life". He explained how music kept him "mentally strong" and he wouldn't stop performing.

Giving a rare insight into his private life, he added: "I also make sure I stay as fit as I can, walk five miles a day with my dog Ziggy, and DJ every Friday at my wife, Jules’ bar The Red in our village of Dyserth," as he shared his hope of being cured "once and for all".

His charity Love Hope Strength aims to support those dealing with cancer and raising awareness and funds for cancer research. Dubbing itself a 'rock and roll cancer charity', the organisation operates in the UK, USA and and aims to "save and change lives one concert, one step, one helping hand at a time".

Mike is survived by his wife Jules, 58, and two sons, Dylan, 20, and Evan, 18.

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