Entombed A.D. (former Entombed) singer Lars-Göran Petrov has shared some sad news during the weekend. The frontman has announced he’s been diagnosed with cancer. According to his reveal, he’s been battling with the disease for quite some time now. Yesterday (9th), on Petrov made the public reveal via the band’s Facebook page with the following statement:
“Sad news.. LG Petrov has been struck by cancer and he is undergoing chemo treatment to try and control it. Our thoughts and and strength goes out to him.
If you want to support him In these hard times, click on the link and feel free to donate 🖤
The singer shared the following message via his GoFundMe page:
“I’ve been hit with incurable cancer (gallvägscancer in Swedish), and have been battling it for some time now. It can’t be removed but the doctors are trying to control it with chemo therapy. Life takes its weird turns… To help a fellow metalhead in need in these difficult times, feel free to donate here!”
Gallvägscancer translates to bile duct cancer (or cholangiocarcinoma), which is a rare form of cancer. Our thoughts are with Petrov during this terrible time.
Musicians have reached out via social media in support of Petrov’s battle:
Fundraiser by Lars-Göran Petrov : Support Petrov
Do the right thing help a friend and an absolute legend out …now! https://t.co/iFRZBthE86
— Orange Goblin (@OrangeGoblin1) August 9, 2020
Consider supporting LG Petrov in this time of need: https://t.co/y5OmeHgkaf
— Converge (@Convergecult) August 9, 2020
Help out LG if you’d be so kind! Hatebreed would probably not even be a band without Entombed. One of my favorites of all time. https://t.co/SEelokjwSl https://t.co/byCb4nwTzV
— Jamey Jasta (@jameyjasta) August 10, 2020
Support Petrov https://t.co/beqKFMGZUl
— Memoriam (@memoriamUK) August 9, 2020
— Prosthetic Records (@ProstheticRcds) August 9, 2020
