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Depeche Mode concert postponed
Updated 15:34pm on 28 May 2009A Depeche Mode concert in Britain has been called off while frontman Dave Gahan recovers from an operation to remove a bladder tumour, the band announced today.
The synth-pop group's gig which was due to take place this Saturday at London's 02 arena will be re-scheduled.
The postponed gig is the latest in a string of dates which Depeche Mode have been forced to scrap.
Gahan was taken to hospital after suffering a severe bout of gastroenteritis on May 12 during the band's Tour of the Universe.
A statement from the group said: "While in hospital, further medical tests revealed a low-grade malignant tumour in Dave's bladder, which has since been successfully removed.
"At doctors' orders Dave Gahan must take a break until June 8, to ensure that he makes a full recovery."
A show in Leipzig, Germany, on that date will be the first concert to be played following his recovery.
The band said: "Dave Gahan sincerely thanks his fans for their support, understanding and patience.
"Depeche Mode deeply regret any problems or inconveniences the cancellations and postponements may have caused."
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Get well soon,Dave!
We wait for you in Italy,you know how much we love you!!!
- Deborah, Milan,Italy, 29/05/2009 01:21
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