News | Entertainment
29 Mar 2024 18:10
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Roger Daltrey "didn't want to live" during his meningitis battle

    The 72-year-old lead singer of The Who fell desperately ill with the infection in 2015, leading to him cancelling a series of planned appearances, and Roger has admitted he was convinced he would not survive his health struggles.


    Speaking ahead of The Who headlining the Desert Trip festival in California on Sunday (09.10.16), he explained: "I can't believe I am going to be there if I am honest.

    "A year ago, I was literally at death's door. I had meningitis. It was no f***ing joke, it was serious.

    "For a couple of days, I really thought I was going to die. I gave up.

    "I didn't want to live, it was so painful. It was horrible. Nothing worked and it was agony."

    Roger spent four weeks in and out of hospital and his diagnosis led the rock icon to cancel The Who's 50th Anniversary Tour.

    Meningitis inflames membranes round the brain and spinal cord, which leads to a number of debilitating side effects, such as vomiting, confusion and seizures.

    As a result, Roger was ordered not to rush back to performing and he has admitted that despite making a recovery, the illness has taken a long-lasting toll on his body.

    He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I am not quite as fit as I was before I had the meningitis, but I'm training again and I'm 99 percent there. I am a fit guy for my age so that has helped.

    "At my age you take every gig and every tour one day at a time.

    "You just hope you get through it and come off the stage standing. Saying that, we are all deaf as posts these days with hearing aids."

    © 2024 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     29 Mar: Tracee Ellis Ross has paid a glowing birthday tribute to Diana Ross
     29 Mar: YouTube star Ninja has been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 32
     29 Mar: Pierce Brosnan has given his seal of approval to Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the next James Bond
     29 Mar: Katie Price has warned young women to avoid filler and Botox and urged them to think twice about cosmetic surgery
     29 Mar: Anne Hathaway created a "protective layer" between herself and her 'Mother's Instinct' character
     29 Mar: Tom Sandoval feels his cheating scandal "was supposed to happen"
     29 Mar: Christine Quinn's husband Christian Dumontet has requested a restraining order to keep her away from him
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    A coaching conundrum for Crusaders assistant James Marshall as they look to end their losing run in Super Rugby tonight against the Chiefs in Christchurch More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Innovative New Zealand apple producing company Rockit is focussing on its international expansion More...



     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    A 30-year-old has been charged with murder after a body was found in a burnt-out car earlier this week 18:07

    Entertainment:
    Tracee Ellis Ross has paid a glowing birthday tribute to Diana Ross 17:53

    Rugby League:
    NRL Good Friday: Bulldogs take on desperate Rabbitohs, Broncos renew rivalry with Cowboys 17:37

    Cricket:
    Cricket's best female all-rounder has led England to a 4-1 T20 series win over New Zealand 17:27

    Entertainment:
    YouTube star Ninja has been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 32 17:23

    Rugby League:
    The South Sydney rugby league team is ready to lift itself off the canvas and floor the Canterbury Bulldogs in their Good Friday NRL contest 17:17

    Golf:
    Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko heads into the second round of the latest LPGA tournament in Arizona right on the cusp of the cut 17:07

    Rugby League:
    South Sydney rugby league coach Jason Demetriou has urged fans not to worry about his mental health 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Pierce Brosnan has given his seal of approval to Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the next James Bond 16:53

    International:
    World Court orders Israel to 'take all necessary and effective' action to ensure Gaza has access to humanitarian aid 16:27


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2024 New Zealand City Ltd