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Def Leppard guitarist's cancer returns, pulls out of tour
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell performs at Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood Friday, July 18, 2014 in Atlanta, Ga. KISS and Def Leppard made a stop in Atlanta during their 42-city North American tour.
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When Def Leppard hits this road this year, the legendary band will be without it's guitarist for at least part of the tour.
Vivian Campbell's cancer has returned and he's not going to join the band on stage, CNN is reporting.
I'm saddened by the fact that my cancer has returned. However, I'm beyond consolation that it's return will prevent me...
Posted by Vivian Campbell on Friday, June 19, 2015
The band is scheduled to play Tampa as part of it's North American tour on Tuesday.
People reports that date will go on as planned with Trixter guitarist Steve Brown filing in for Campbell temporarily.
A representative for Campbell told Entertainment Weekly that he will only miss a few shows and that his treatment will be adjusted so he can continue to work.
Campbell was originally diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in March 2013. He announced in November 2013 and again in 2014 that it was remission, People reported.
