Bauhaus' Peter Murphy gives update following heart attack

26 August 2019, 11:29 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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Bauhaus' Peter Murphy has given an update after suffering a heart attack earlier this month.

A couple of weeks ago, Murphy was revealed to have suffered a heart attack and had to put his residency shows in New York City on hold.

Over the weekend, the musician released a statement giving an update on his recovery. Murphy wrote, "Following my recent episode in New York City with my heart attack and being admitted into Lenox Hill Hospital and seeing myself go through the rigors of intensive care, I am very happy to say that I have made a full recovery."

Murphy added, "Thanks to the superb team of doctors, specialists, nurses and care staff. I am so glad to say I am up and running again.
My tour manager Brian Lowe and my assistant Chantal Thomas were directly instrumental in saving my life and to whom I cannot thank enough. I also want to thank every single friend and fan who has been supporting me throughout this ordeal. I remain grateful especially to my Bauhaus band mates."

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A personal statement from Peter: Following my recent episode in New York City with my heart attack and being admitted into Lenox Hill Hospital and seeing myself go through the rigors of intensive care, I am very happy to say that I have made a full recovery. Thanks to the superb team of doctors, specialists, nurses and care staff. I am so glad to say I am up and running again. My tour manager Brian Lowe and my assistant Chantal Thomas were directly instrumental in saving my life and to whom I cannot thank enough. I also want to thank every single friend and fan who has been supporting me throughout this ordeal. I remain grateful especially to my Bauhaus band mates . xxx Peter In lieu of gifts or flowers, Peter has asked to make a donation to The American Heart Association at https://tinyurl.com/peter-murphy-heart.
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Having experienced a heart attack, Murphy has also asked his fans to make a donation to The American Heart Association.

Murphy released his last solo album Lion in 2014. His last record with Bauhaus was 2008's Go Away White.

Last year Bauhaus released The Bela Sessions, a collection of tracks from their first recording session in 1979.