Bruce Dickinson, lead singer of Iron Maiden and owner of one of the most distinctive voices in heavy metal, is being treated for cancer on his tongue, according to a statement on the band’s official website.
Dickinson, 56, was diagnosed with a small cancerous tumor on the back of his tongue during a routine checkup just before Christmas. He has since completed a seven-week course of chemotherapy and radiology, according to the statement.
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Last year, he launched his own aviation company, Cardiff Aviation.
