Soul singer Charles Bradley is battling stomach cancer and has canceled several tour dates, according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page Tuesday.
The 67-year-old singer issued a statement saying he's determined to come back stronger:
"I'm getting the best medical care and we are all extremely optimistic. I will fight through this like I've fought through the many other obstacles in my life.My upcoming tour dates will be postponed so I can concentrate on healing.Thank you all for understanding. Music is how I share my love with the world, and the love that my fans have given back brings me so much joy. I look forward to seeing your gorgeous faces soon, and to continue to share my love through music."
Bradley and his band, The Extraordinaires, have toured throughout 2016, including a stop at NPR Music's SXSW Showcase in March, but canceled a number of recent performance dates.
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