Australian rock legend Angry Anderson has been hospitalised after suffering a cardiac arrest, his band Rose Tattoo announced on Monday afternoon.
Rose Tattoo’s statement comes three weeks after their frontman, legally Gary Anderson, 79, was hospitalised, forcing the band to cancel the European leg of their tour.
Australian Rock Legend Angry Anderson has been hospitalised after suffering a cardiac arrest. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
Anderson is currently receiving treatment and care, though his condition is unknown.
The band started their statement by thanking fans for their “overwhelming messages of support, love and kind words” in the weeks since Anderson’s hospitalisation.
“We would like to let everyone know that Angry suffered a cardiac arrest and is currently in hospital receiving treatment and the care he needs,” Rose Tattoo’s statement reads.
“At this time, we kindly ask that you please respect the privacy of Angry and his family as they focus on Angry, his treatment and his recovery. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and ask that you continue to keep Angry and his family in your thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.”
Anderson with his Rose Tatoo bandmates Mark Evans, Bob Spender, Mick Arnold and Paul DeMarco. Instagram/@rosetattoo
“We are incredibly grateful for the love and support that has already been shown. It is comforting to know just how many people are thinking of Angry and wishing him strength in his recovery.”
“Thank you again for your kindness, understanding and continued support.”
Rose Tattoo cancelled the last leg of their One Last Ride tour in early August.
The band had nine shows remaining with the tour due to wrap in Busdorf, Germany on August 21.
At the time of cancellation, they revealed Anderson was in hospital but didn’t provide further detail.
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love, messages and support you have already sent Angry and the band,” the band said at the time.
Rose Tattoo cancelled the last leg of their One Last Ride Tour in early August after Anderson’s hospitalisation. Instagram/@metalunger
“We kindly ask everyone to respect Angry’s and his family’s privacy at this time.”
Rose Tattoo are scheduled to return to Australia in September to perform several farewell gigs across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.
Angry Anderson rose to fame as a rock star in the late 1970s and 1980s, moving from the Australian-pub scene to mainstream success.
Rose Tattoo’s debut album and hit single Bad Boy for Love received widespread national recognition. Their next album, Assault and Battery, topped the UK heavy metal charts, catapulting them to international stardom.
Outside his music career, Anderson received a Member of the Order of Australia in 1993 for his work in youth advocacy.
Rose Tattoo is schedule to return to Australia in September to perform several farewell gigs. Instagram/@rosetattoo
Well wishes for Anderson’s recovery has flooded the comment section of Rose Tattoo’s announcement.
“Shoulder to shoulder we’re gonna stand! Hang in there and get well soon, legend!” one wrote.
Another said: “Absolute hero. I hope he gets well soon and gets back to his normal self.”