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Flogging Molly Rocker was secret in a coma for weeks after canceling the tour

Flogging Molly Rocker was secret in a coma for weeks after canceling the tour

Dave King of Flogging Molly sings in a microphone while acting on stage
Dave King of Flagging Molly was in a coma for two weeks (Photo: Jason Squires/Filmmagic)

Last month, legendary rock Flogging Molly was forced to cancel his complete 2025 tour after revealing that leader Dave King was very bad.

The yes ever left this world alive, the hitmakers did not initially share the details of this disease, but said it was ‘fighting a very serious condition.’

They have now confirmed that Dave, 63, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and has spent two weeks in a coma.

“Hello everyone, I wanted to communicate for some time, but it was necessary to wait until we left the forest first,” reads a statement on the band. Instagram.

Shared by the wife and companion of Bridget Regan, the message continued: ‘On January 24, Dave suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and submitted to two later surgeries to save his life.

“Then he spent two weeks in a coma, followed by different stages of treatment and recovery.”

(L ar) Bridget Regan, Dave King and Spencer Swain of the molly flagellation act on stage together
His wife Bridget Regan (L) shared an update on his health (Image: Jason Squires/Filmmagic)

The seven -member band was formed for the first time in Los Angeles in 1994. Dave was the founding member of the band and brought together the other six members, including his wife.

Bridget was added on February 28, Dave underwent another surgery and now feels sure that the family is “on the other side of this.”

“The way ahead is uncertain, but we, as always, will roll with the blows and hope to see them all in the near future,” Bridget continued.

The musical couple met in 1993 and were some of the original members of the American Rock Band with a Celtic influence.

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According to the reports, the singer of the Diablo’s dance floor is entering the next recovery stage and is anxious to play music again.

She thanked the neurosurgeon of her partner and ‘her incredible team’ at the Beaumont hospital in Dublin for ‘Save (his) life’, along with the nurses and the staff of St Brigid’s and Richmond Wards.

“For friends and family whose support was unwavering through this terrible experience, a sincere thanks,” added the violinist.

‘And special thanks to all those who sent good wishes and messages of support.

‘Please take care of each other and tell your people to love them. Life can change in an instant.

Louisville, Kentucky - February 11: Spencer Swain and Dennis Casey of the Band Flogging Molly act at the Old Forester's Paristown Hall on February 11, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)
The rest of the band joined fans at the Salty Dog Cruise (Image: Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)

It is not clear what holds the future for the roof to Molly, since an American tour will begin two weeks after Dave’s health crisis.

The annual Salty Dog cruise of the band was advanced on February 17, sailing from Miami without Dave on board as captain.

Other members of Molly’s flagellation were on the ship to celebrate and meet the FNA, along with other artists who were ready to act during the weekend.

They have also had to cancel their three -day Shamrock rebellion: a weekly of the day of St. Patrick in Las Vegas, Tempe and Los Angeles.

Flogging Molly was also scheduled to tour Europe at the end of this year, with the entire tour that will now be reproached.

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