Fans react to the sad news that Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care at his home

The Aslan frontman spent six months in hospital last year

Yesterday evening brought the sad news that Aslan frontman Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care at his Dublin home.

The 62-year-old musician was diagnosed with an incurable cancer, amyloidosis, in 2013 and has been undergoing regular chemotherapy to manage it ever since.

Dignam was admitted to hospital in July 2022 and although Aslan had scheduled gigs throughout autumn - including a celebration of their 40th anniversary as a band at the 3Arena in September - they were forced to cancel it after Dignam "suffered a setback with his treatment."

Now, it has been revealed that he is receiving palliative care at his home since last month.

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— Aslan (@OfficialAslan) January 16, 2023

The Irish music community came together to send messages of love and support to Dignam - so much so that 'Christy' has been trending on Irish Twitter since yesterday.

Say it now that he might see it.

Christy Dignam's importance in our Cultural history is IMMENSE!

His powerful voice and presence both on and off the stage has meant so much to so many for decades.

He is truly and simply one of the greatest performers we've ever seen.#Christy pic.twitter.com/AQSf093nv3

— 📻 ED SMITH 📻 (@EdSmithington) January 16, 2023

Christy you are the greatest!!
I've never been in the studio with a singer as raw, honest or as poetic as you.
You are Ireland's "front man"
You and the lads have been a huge part of my life.
Love to you, the family and the lads.
Sending positives vibes. x@OfficialAslan pic.twitter.com/OKzy8gWFbd

— Philip Magee (@philipmagee) January 17, 2023

I am glad that a whole new audience in Ireland has, since his diagnosis, become aware of the iconic status of Christy Dignam and Aslan. He has been open and forthright about being ill. His wonderful music will live on forever as part of our cultural wealth. pic.twitter.com/UnNxDut9Cs

— Declan Varley (@declanvarley) January 16, 2023

All our love & support to Christy Dignam, his family & @OfficialAslan at this incredibly tough time. 💙💙

— whipping boy (@WhippingBoyBand) January 16, 2023

The husbands in the bath listening to Aslan and I’m roaring knowing we’ll never see them again. 40 years and 50+ gigs. From Finglas summer festival he’s mesmerised me. I’m so unbelievably happy I got to see his first gig after the pandemic. Christy Dignam my hero

— bark b unheard (@karenmcgettigan) January 16, 2023

Our thoughts are with Christy Dignam & his loved ones at this difficult time. Christy & @Aslan performed at our last Concert4Cancer & have always been a great support. He spoke bravely that night about his cancer journey & now we are thinking of him & sending best wishes & love. pic.twitter.com/y5nm27NfBJ

— Marie Keating Foundation (@MarieKeating) January 16, 2023

All of us at Focus Ireland are thinking of Christy Dignam today as his family issued an update on his health. Christy and @OfficialAslan have been great supporters of Focus Ireland most recently headlining Rock Against Homelessness 2021. A number of years ago he played 1/2 pic.twitter.com/Fvl7vjR4Zg

— Focus Ireland (@FocusIreland) January 16, 2023

Sending my love and best wishes to Christy Dignam and his family and all the lads from @OfficialAslan ☘️🙏🏻❤️

— Mundy (@mundyirl) January 16, 2023

U2 fans mightn't be so familiar with Christy Dignam, the singer, songwriter, heart & soul of that other Northside band Aslan, but U2 are fans of his and while you enjoy their cover of this Aslan song please send out love & prayers to Christy today 🙏💚https://t.co/zLYowPdEQ8

— Cáit O'Riordan (@rockyoriordan) January 16, 2023

Sending all our love and support to Christy Dignam, his family, friends and all at @OfficialAslan ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xs7ewdnHEY

— 3Olympia Theatre (@3olympiatheatre) January 16, 2023

It’s best to celebrate a person while they are still with us As Bono said This one’s for Christy Dignam “Angel of Dublin” an Irish legend. 🇮🇪♥️ @U2 pic.twitter.com/2LcYyFJ10K

— Stephen Browne (@Stephenbrow) January 16, 2023

To hear Christy Dignam is recieving palliative care at home has hit me like a freight train
A special talent & human
Voice of an angel
A fighter
A survivor
A true folk hero
With @OfficialAslan he created memories & a soundtrack for our hopes & dreams
Sending💪&❤️ Christy & family pic.twitter.com/Mkd7n9Slvv

— Mark O’Brien (@obrienmark) January 16, 2023