David Johansen of New York Dolls has revealed his stage 4 most cancers analysis, calling it the “worst ache [he’s] ever skilled in [his] complete life.”
His daughter, Leah Hennessey, has launched a fundraising web site to assist pay for his therapy and care and shared details about his analysis on her social media pages.
Hennessey shared that Johansen has been receiving intensive most cancers therapy for “many of the final decade.”
In line with the web page, he was identified with a mind tumour in 2020, which has brought on additional issues. Final November, he fell down stairs and broke his again in two locations.
“He’s by no means made his analysis public, as he and my mom Mara are usually very non-public folks, however we really feel compelled to share this now, as a result of more and more extreme monetary burden our household is dealing with,” the fundraiser’s description reads.
In a press release shared by Brooklyn Vegan, Johansen mentioned: “We’ve been residing with my sickness for a very long time, nonetheless having enjoyable, seeing family and friends, carrying on, however this tumble the day after Thanksgiving actually introduced us to a complete new degree of debilitation.
“That is the worst ache I’ve ever skilled in my complete life. I’ve by no means been one to ask for assist, however that is an emergency. Thanks.”
Hennessey’s description on the fundraiser web page later states that Johansen and his spouse Mara Hennessey will want full-time help. It learn: “As hilarious and smart as David continues to be, he’s bodily debilitated and his care exceeds what we’re able to offering with out specialised skilled assist.”
Made in collaboration with the Candy Aid Musician Fund, the fundraiser goals to boost cash to cowl the medical bills related to Johansen’s most cancers therapy and help. This contains full-time nursing, bodily remedy and funding for day-to-day very important residing bills.
