From Billboard · Lars Brandle · · 1m 20s
New Order's Gillian Gilbert Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
The keyboardist clarifies a misunderstanding from a recent interview about her health ahead of the band's Rock Hall induction.
In brief
The keyboardist clarifies a misunderstanding from a recent interview about her health ahead of the band's Rock Hall induction. New Order's Gillian Gilbert is undergoing cancer treatment, clarifying that her partner Stephen Morris is well despite confusion from a recent interview. Originally reported by Billboard.
Gillian Gilbert living with cancer
New Order's original keyboardist and guitarist revealed she is receiving treatment for cancer, just two months before the band's Rock Hall induction.
“It is in fact me, who like many other people, is living with cancer.”
Interview sparked confusion
Stephen Morris told Rolling Stone about a health problem preventing travel. His comments were misinterpreted, leading people to believe he was seriously ill.
“I've got a bit of a health problem at the minute, which precludes leaving the country for any length of time.”
Gilbert sets the record straight
In a social post, Gilbert clarified that Morris is well and she is the one living with cancer. She asked for privacy during treatment.
“Thankfully, he is well. It is in fact me, who like many other people, is living with cancer.”
Rock Hall induction in November
New Order and Joy Division will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on November 14 in Los Angeles, alongside Phil Collins, Billy Idol, and others.
From Joy Division to New Order
After Ian Curtis died in 1980, the surviving Joy Division members formed New Order. Gilbert joined in October 1980 and helped the band achieve mainstream success.
Health reasons kept them from Chile
Morris and Gilbert announced in June they wouldn't join New Order's Primavera show in Chile due to personal health reasons. Gilbert's post now explains why.
The bottom line
New Order's Gillian Gilbert is undergoing cancer treatment, clarifying that her partner Stephen Morris is well despite confusion from a recent interview.
