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Wilko Johnson has announced a series of farewell gigs in the UK. The guitarist and founding member of Dr Feelgood, who more recently acted in Game of Thrones, last week confirmed that he has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer for which he has chosen not to undergo chemotherapy. His manager Robert Hoy said: "The four UK dates represent an opportunity for Wilko to express his sincere thanks to his fans for all the support he has had over his long career." Tickets for the shows go on sale this Monday, January 21 via The (more)...

Wilko Johnson will perform four farewell concerts in the UK in March, it was announced today.

This news follows the statement made last week that the guitarist and founding member of band Dr. Feelgood has been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas and has opted not to undergo chemotherapy.

His manager, Robert Hoy explains, "The four UK dates represent an opportunity for Wilko to express his sincere thanks to his fans for all the support he has had over his long career."

According to his website, the four UK dates represent a series of farewell concerts for Wilko. After returning from a tour of Japan, Wilko plans to record a new studio album, and will also release a live DVD from 2012's UK tour.

He is also planning a short tour of France.

Tickets will go on sale on Monday 21 January.

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Following Wilko Johnson's heartbreaking announcement that he has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, the official Twitter account for Game of Thrones shared their condolences. Johnson, 65, who stared as Ser Ilyn Payne during Seasons 1 and 2 of the hit HBO show, shared the sad news his diagnosis on his Facebook page Thursday, Jan. 10. "I am very sad to announce that Wilko has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas," his manager, Robert Hoy, said in the post. "He has chosen not to receive [...]...

Wilko Johnson, the former guitarist for '70s band Dr. Feelgood and current actor on Game of Thrones, has terminal cancer, his manager has revealed. "I am very sad to announce that Wilko has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas. He has chosen not to receive any chemotherapy," his manager Robert Hoy wrote in a post on Johnson's Facebook page Wednesday. "He is currently in good spirits, is not yet suffering any physical effects and can expect to enjoy at least another few months of reasonable health and activity." Johnson - who plays the mute executioner Ser...

Wilko Johnson has terminal pancreatic cancer. The 'Game of Thrones' actor and former Dr. Feelgood guitarist has opted not to receive chemotherapy treatment and is said to be in 'good spirits' following the diagnosis. Wilko's manager Robert Hoy announced the news via the actor's Facebook page, writing: 'I am very sad to announce that Wilko has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas. He has chosen not to receive any chemotherapy. 'He is currently in good spirits, is not yet suffering any physical effects and can expect to enjoy at least another few months of reasonable health and activity.' The 65-year-old actor-and-musician found fame in the 1970s as a member of pub rock band, Dr. Feelgood, and currently...

Wilko Johnson is choosing to go out on a high note. The former Dr. Feelgood guitarist and songwriter, who won a new legion of fans as mute executioner Ser Ilyn Payne on Game of Thrones, has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and is choosing to forgo chemotherapy, according to a message posted to Johnson's Facebook page by his manager, Robert Hoy. But, according to Hoy, the 65-year-old Johnson is determined to live life to the fullest for as long as he can. "He is currently in good spirits, is not yet suffering any physical effects and can expect to enjoy at least another few months of reasonable health and activity," Hoy's post continued, detailing Johnson's plans to finish a...

Game of Thrones actor and Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. The 65-year-old's manager Robert Hoy confirmed the news following a story in Southend local paper Echo, revealing that Johnson has chosen not to have any treatment. "I am very sad to announce that Wilko has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas," Hoy's statement read. "He has chosen not to receive any chemotherapy. He is currently in good spirits, is not yet suffering any physical effects and can expect to enjoy at least another few months of reasonable health and activity." Johnson aims to complete a new CD, tour France (more)...

Daring American stuntman who often doubled for Tony Curtis and starred in the TV series The High Chaparral

Among the many unsung heroes of film history are those individuals who make actors seem more athletic and daring than they could possibly be. Although the raison d'etre of his profession is invisibility, the stuntman and stunts co-ordinator Robert Hoy, who has died of cancer aged 82, was one of the few whose name and face have emerged from anonymity.

As well as enjoying a long career as a stuntman – he continued into his 60s – Hoy, an expert horseman, appeared in more than 150 films and television series in small parts. One of his largest roles was the ranch-hand Joe Butler in 62 episodes of The High Chaparral from 1967 to 1971. With his thick black moustache, dark hair and sideboards, and invariably wearing a blue shirt, Hoy made Butler into a hard-riding, hard-fighting, hard-drinking masculine figure,...

Famed Hollywood stuntman Bobby Hoy has died. He was 82.

Hoy, best known for his adrenaline-fuelled shoots with horses in western movies Bonanza and The High Chaparral, passed away last week after a battle with cancer.

Performing stunts until he was in his late 70s, Hoy appeared in more than 150 films, including Spartacus and The Defiant Ones.

He went on to set up the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures, which represents those working in the stunt industry.

Hoy is survived by his wife Kiva and a son, Christopher.