Oasis and Liam Gallagher’s Beady Eye bandmate Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs diagnosed with tonsil cancerAlicia Adejobi

Paul Arthurs announced he is pulling out of upcoming shows (Picture: Redferns)

Former Oasis and Beady Eye rocker Paul Arthurs aka Bonehead has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.

The musician, who performs with Liam Gallagher, announced the devastating news on Tuesday via Twitter, explaining that he will have to pull out of upcoming gigs.

Arthurs wrote in his statement: ‘Just to let you all know I’m going to be taking a break from playing for a while.

‘I’ve been diagnosed with tonsil cancer, but the good news is it’s treatable and I’ll be starting a course of treatment soon.’

He continued: ‘I’ll keep you posted how it’s going, I’m gutted I’m missing the gigs with Liam and the band. Have the best summer and enjoy the gigs if you’re going, I’ll see you soon xxx.’

Passing on his well wishes, Liam told his longtime bandmate: ‘Sending BIG love to the 1 n only Bonehead and his family wishing you a speedy recovery we’re all thinking of you rasta you’ll be back on stage bfore you can say r we doing Colombia LG x.’

Former Oasis star Andy Bell also commented: ‘Get well soon Bone.’

Arthurs is a founding member of former rock band Oasis, alongside Liam and his estranged brother Noel Gallagher, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll. Other members included Gem Archer, Alan White and Bell.

The guitarist contributed to the band’s early success with number one albums Definitely Maybe, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, and Be Here Now.

However, he quit in 1999 while Oasis were recording their fourth album Standing On The Shoulders of Giants, in order to spend time with his wife and children.

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