Amid a battle with cancer, famed 1980s rock star David Roach has announced his marriage to his fianc\u00e9e, Jennifer Roach. <\/p>\n
Junkyard<\/a>, Roach\u2019s heavy metal band, posted a photo to their Instagram story<\/a> of the newlywed sliding a ring onto his partner\u2019s finger and wrote, \u201cCongratulations to the happy couple \u2014 Mr. and Mrs. David Patrick Roach.\u201d A second photo showed band members sitting with Roach, who was in a wheelchair, according to reports from PennLive.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n The marriage announcement comes shortly after the band reported on their website<\/a> that Roach had received an \u201caggressive cancer diagnosis.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe all know and love David Roach\u2014not just as our incredible singer, but as a true friend, an inspiration, and a fighter. Right now, he\u2019s facing one of the toughest battles of his life: an aggressive cancer diagnosis,\u201d the Junkyard website<\/a> reads. <\/p>\n A GoFundMe<\/a> for Roach has raised more than $35,000 toward a $50,000 goal to treat his \u201caggressive squamous cell carcinoma affecting his head, neck and throat.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cTo help with the overwhelming medical expenses David is selling his plaque art. Every purchase, share, and donation can make a real difference in getting him the care he needs. In the coming months, we\u2019ll be making our classic merch available for purchase, with a portion of every sale going directly to David and Jennifer,\u201d the Junkyard website<\/a> reads. <\/p>\n \u201cLet\u2019s rally behind him like we always have. Much love and gratitude to you all.\u201d<\/p>\n Jennifer Roach also provided an update on her husband\u2019s condition through a GoFundMe<\/a> comment. <\/p>\n \u201cWe want to express our heartfelt thanks for all your messages and support. Please know they are not being ignored. This past month has been a bit of a nightmare rollercoaster ride, with many ups and downs and differing opinions from various medical teams,\u201d Roach wrote on GoFundMe<\/a> on July 21. <\/p>\n \u201cDavid is in good spirits, keeping his humor alive, and currently enjoying time spent with his close family\u2026We\u2019re optimistic about coming home from the hospital within the next few days and we are definitely not giving up on this fight!! We\u2019ll keep you updated as we gather more information and the medical teams come together as one. Thank you so much for your love and support!\u201d<\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n