Dr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson may have just months left to live. The 65-year-old, who played mute executioner Ilyn Payne on HBO’s Game of Thrones, has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Panye has chosen to forego treatment. The musician will spend his remaining time completing a CD, performing and traveling.
"I am very sad to announce that Wilko has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas. He has chosen not to receive any chemotherapy," his manager Robert Hoy wrote said in a statement posted on Johnson's official Facebook page. "He is currently in good spirits, is not yet suffering any physical effects and can expect to enjoy at least another few months of reasonable health and activity."
"He has just set off on a trip to Japan; on his return we plan to complete a new CD, make a short tour of France, then give a series of farewell gigs in the U.K.," Hoy added. "Wilko wishes to offer his sincere thanks for all the support he has had over his long career, from those who have worked with him to, above all, those devoted fans and admirers who have attended his live gigs, bought his recordings and generally made his life such an extraordinarily full and eventful experience. Thank you.”
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