The 51-year-old musician, who has served as a multi-intrumentalist with focus on the bass guitar, in addition to a powerful vocalist and lyricist since the band's inception in 2002, acknowledged he had difficult news for the band's massive fan base.
"I have tough news to share, and my brothers and sister have gathered to support me," he said in the minute-long clip, which was also posted on the band's"Over the past several years, I've noticed some balance issues and some stiffness in my hands. After careful analysis by some of the country's top neurologists, I have been diagnosed with ALS.
"Because my symptoms have been slow progressing form the start, we believe they will continue to be slow progressing going forward. God willing, I plan to be rocking with these amazing people for many years to come."has been advancing, but we still don't have a cure. Thanks so much for your prayers and helping us cure ALS."
The video ended with the band promoting the #HopOnACure program, a nonprofit founded by Hopkins to benefit not only finding a cure, but providing treatment plans and recovery efforts for survivors. A soundtrack of "Good Morning, Believers!" by Hopkins, featuring Emily Saliers from the "Lonesome High" album, played in the background. who was forced to retire in 1939 due to the debilitating disease and after playing for the team 17 seasons.ALS targets the nervous system, weakening muscles and limiting physical function.
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