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Bobby Womack diagnosed with colon cancer

Soul legend also being treated for pneumonia but remains 'very upbeat about his future', according to friend Bootsy CollinsOn the eve of his hotly anticipated comeback album, news has emerged that Bobby Womack has been diagnosed with colon cancer. The 68-year-old soul singer is also being treated for pneumonia, according to the bassist Bootsy Collins, but remains "very upbeat about his future".Collins revealed his friend's illness on his own Facebook page, asking fans to send Womack "prayers and...

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10:40 on March 26 2012

Bobby Womack diagnosed with colon cancer

Guardian Music — Soul legend also being treated for pneumonia but remains 'very upbeat about his future', according to friend Bootsy CollinsOn the eve of his hotly anticipated comeback al... more info
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