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Blink-182 bass player and co-lead singer Mark Hoppus is confirming that he’s been diagnosed with cancer.
Hoppus first made the announcement via Instagram Stories, sharing a photo of himself in a hospital undergoing chemotherapy.
“Yes hello,” he wrote. “One cancer treatment, please.”
Hoppus subsequently issued a statement via social media confirming that he is indeed battling cancer.
“For the past three months I’ve been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. I have cancer. It sucks and I’m scared, and at the same time I’m blessed with incredible doctors and family and friends to get me through this,” he wrote.
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“I still have months of treatment ahead of me but I’m trying to remain hopeful and positive,” Hoppus continued.
“Can’t wait to be cancer-free and see you all at a concert in the hopefully near future,” he concluded. “Love to you all.”
— ϻ?Ⓡ? ??Ƥ?ย? (@markhoppus) June 23, 2021
