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Fears were mounting last night for Aslan frontman Christy Dignam after he was rushed to hospital.

The 53-year-old singer, who is in remission for blood cancer, was last night undergoing tests at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.

In March 2013, Christy was diagnosed with two types of cancer – myeloma and amyloidosis.

He underwent gruelling treatment and has his illness under control.

However, concern was growing for his welfare last night following news of his hospital dash.

All of his upcoming gigs have been postponed for the foreseeable future.

His daughter Kiera confirmed that her dad was brought to hospital after his health rapidly deteriorated on Thursday.

She posted on her Facebook page: “My dad-Christy was brought to hospital after his health declined, he is undergoing tests and treatment at the moment.

“I hope everyone can appreciate he is sick so this weeks gigs/appearances will have to be postponed.

“We would like to thank everyone for their continued support.”

Meanwhile, bandmate Billy McGuinness told the Irish Mirror last night that the The Crazy World hitmaker wasn’t feeling well on Thursday and it was decided that he undergo tests to determine what was the cause.

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Guitarist Billy said: “He is getting tests done at the moment to try and figure out what is wrong with him.

“We are waiting to hear what the results of his tests are from his family.

“He wasn’t feeling good on Thursday and went to hospital. He does have his up’s and down’s.”

And Billy said that Christy has been told that the rare form of cancer he was diagnosed is likely to return.

He added: “Christy is in remission but was told that the cancer would most likely come back within four years.

“He goes to Beaumont every three weeks to have his bloods tested due to the type of cancer he had.”

“They have to keep an eye on it.”

Billy said that the amount of well wishes is sure to raise Christy’s spirits.

He continued: “The amount of support he has been receiving since going into hospital has been incredible.

“There are hundreds of messages on the bands Facebook page.

“There is certainly a lot of love out there for him. Hopefully he gets good news now.

“I haven’t talked to him since he went into hospital.

“We will let everyone know how he’s doing once he contacts us to let us know.”

Fans of Aslan flooded the band’s Facebook page with messages of support yesterday following the news.

Rob Smith posted: “Of all the people I’ve met in this music game, Christy is easily one of the soundest blokes I’ve met. Get well soon, chief.”

While John Travers wrote: “Thoughts and prayers are with him! Hope its only a minor set back.”

The Irish music industry, including U2, came together in June 2013 to contribute to the Night For Christy to help pay his medical bills.