Thousands of fans line the streets for Christy Dignam’s funeral
Christy Dignam passed away on Tuesday, June 13th. Thousands of fans have lined the streets to bid farewell to Aslan’s Christy Dignam this morning. The singer’s private funeral was held this morning, but fans gathered to say goodbye on the streets of Finglas before the service. What a lovely moment. RIP Christy – Ireland’s frontman. […]
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‘One of Ireland’s best’ – the life of Christy Dignam
Christy was one of the best artist Ireland has ever produced Aslan singer, Christy Dignam sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 63 following a long battle with cancer. The frontman had been diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare blood disorder cancer, back in 2013. When Christy’s family released a statement saying he had come […]
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Christy Dignam: Tributes pour in for the late Aslan frontman
RIP, you will be missed. The sad news of Christy Dignam’s passing broke yesterday after he lost his battle with cancer at the age of 63. The Aslan frontman was first diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare blood disorder cancer, in 2013 and was told he would have ten years. In his last ever interview with […]
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“I’d like another 10 years”: Aslan’s Christy Dignam gives final interview
Aslan frontman Christy Dignam has given his final interview. Dignam entered palliative care in December 2022 after being diagnosed with myeloma in 2013. The singer spoke to Ryan Tubridy on RTÉ Radio 1 this morning about the highs and lows of his life. He told Tubridy that he asked for 10 more years when he […]
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Aslan’s Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care, family confirms
“Being cared for lovingly by family” Aslan’s Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care, his family has announced. Christy has been suffering from the rare disease amyloidosis since March 2013. The Dubliner continued touring and recording music following his diagnosis. He also underwent chemotherapy for the condition but is now receiving palliative care. In a statement, […]
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