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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Sandra Mallon

Christy Dignam's family has confirmed the Aslan singer is getting palliative care

ASLAN frontman Christy Dignam has confirmed he is at home receiving palliative care.

The 62-year-old Crazy World hitmaker was admitted to hospital last year with complications as he battles a rare blood disorder.

Dignam was discharged rom the Beaumont Hospital after six months and his family have now confirmed he is at home, with the support of a palliative care team.

A spokesman for the Dignam family confirmed in a statement: “Christy & Kathryn Dignam and their family, daughter Kiera, son in law Darren, and grandchildren, are sharing an update on Christy’s health, in response to the large number of media enquiries received.

“In July 2022, Christy was admitted to Beaumont Hospital and spent the next six months in the care of the Haematology and Cardiac Care team.

“Since December, Christy has been at home and is being cared for lovingly by family, with the support of a palliative care team.

“The Dignam family thanks everyone for keeping Christy in their thoughts and prayers and asks for privacy at this time.”

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