Doug Aldrich, former guitarist for Dio and Whitesnake, has been diagnosed with throat cancer. The news was revealed on social media via Aldrich’s current band, the Dead Daisies

The rock musician is undergoing surgery this week. Guitarist Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio, Dead Daisies) Diagnosed with Throat Cancer

We have some crappy news we’d like to share… Unfortunately Doug has been diagnosed with a treatable throat cancer and has to undergo surgery this week. Moving forward, Doug will not be available for the next run and subsequently long-time good friend & bandmate from the Whitesnake days,

The Dead Daisies' guitarist Doug Aldrich has been diagnosed with throat cancer. The 61-year-old rocker - who is also known for his stints in Whitesnake and Dio - is set to undergo surgery to treat the disease this week and will be replaced by Reb Beach on their November European run.

Former Whitesnake, Dio and Revolution Saints guitarist Doug Aldrich will be replaced for upcoming Dead Daisies shows in Europe