Sylvain Sylvain From New York Dolls Has Cancer and Needs Help [Video]

Sylvain Sylvain is the New York Dolls original member and singer, recently received a cancer diagnosis.

The singer has been receiving cancer treatment and is doing well. However, he still has a long road ahead of him.

Like many musicians, Sylvain does not have medical insurance and needs help paying his bills. The singer has set up a GoFundMe and as of April 28, 2019, raised $15,980 of $80,000 goal. The GoFundMe was started on April 27.

The GoFundMe is to help Sylvain with his bills as he fights cancer. He wrote on the GoFundMe Page:

Hello Everybody:

There has been speculation, curiosity, and rumors have been going around why I haven’t been rampaging about songs on Facebook or promoting my new book “There’s No Bones in Ice Cream.” People are also wondering why I haven’t been gigging.

First I am going to give you the BAD news: I have cancer and have been fighting it for a year.

The GOOD news: I will be having surgery soon and have a fantastic doctor who says it is possible the surgery may cure me. However, there will be at least a year recovery period. I could not work since 2018 and will have another surgery scheduled.

I love life! My life has been incredibly hard the past two years and no matter what I do not want to give up and want to live.

I know that with all of your support and love, I will have the greatest chance to do just that.

Donations can be made through GoFundMe.

Written by Barbara Sobel

Sources:

GoFundMe: Sylvain Sylvain of NY Dolls Medical Support Fund
Louder Than War: Please help fund New York Dolls legend Sylvain Sylvain cancer treatment

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