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Mike Peters, frontman and lead singer of the Welsh rock band The Alarm, has passed away at the age of 66. He had been battling blood cancer for three decades.
The band was formed in 1981 in Rhyl, Wales, and gained fame with hits like Sixty Eight Guns, Strength, and Rain in the Summertime.
According to a report in The Mirror, he had to cancel his US tour last year after being diagnosed with fast-growing lymphoma. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jules, and sons Dylan, 20, and Evan, 18.
The late singer was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1995 and later with lymphocytic leukaemia twice, first in 2005, which returned in 2015. His wife battled the disease as well.
Despite his cancer diagnosis, he continued to live his life as a music legend, touring extensively and performing live. Even after his diagnosis worsened in 2024 with Richter’s syndrome, an aggressive lymphoma that forced him to cancel a 50-date US tour, Peters remained determined to continue his music career and advocacy, per Billboard.
Tributes have been pouring in for Peters on his demise. Here is how his fans are remembering him.
Tributes pour in for the late Mike Peters
Mike Peters was widely admired not only for his songs but also for co-founding the Love Hope Strength Foundation with his wife, which has helped recruit over 250,000 bone marrow donors at live music events and raised awareness about cancer. Here is how he has been remembered by his fans, friends, and fellow musicians.
“The Alarm’s frontman spent much of the last 30 years living with cancer. His optimism and resilience in the face of adversity was inspiring. You lived a life of love, hope and strength.” A user wrote on X.
One of his friend, Mike Read, commented.
“Very upset to hear about Mike Peters, Alarm front man, talented songwriter & lovely guy. here we are at TOTP before their first appearance with 68 Guns. Last year Mike travelled all the way down south so we could catch up & do some Heritage Chart TV. A 68 Gun salute old pal.”
“The outpouring of love for Mike Peters following his sad passing speaks volumes as to what a very special person he was.” Someone wrote.
“Such a great show! The Alarm an amazing band! You will be missed Mike, one of a kind. RIP MIKE” A user said.
His friend, Chris Kamara wrote,
“Just heard the news that me old pal Mike Peters has passed had many a cracking night singing with Mike & Steve Norman from Spandau Ballet fame.”
“So sad this morning to learn that our dear friend Mike Peters of The Alarm has passed away. Krista and I spent so many happy times with him. For three decades he fearlessly battled cancer, he was one of a kind.” A user tweeted.
Mike Peters was born in North Wales in 1959. Since his diagnosis in 1995, he has become a prominent activist in his fight against cancer. In 2018, he commented on Guitar World 2018 on life.
He said,
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“Stay alive and appreciate every second you’ve got. Live right up to the last breath and stay positive about the world, your family and the environment you live in.”
His memory will remain etched in the hearts of his fans forever, given his decades-long musical legacy and inspiring personal story.
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