Alarm Singer Mike Peters Dies Aged 66 After Long Battle with Blood Cancer

Mike Peters, the lead singer of the rock band The Alarm, has sadly died at the age of 66. He passed away after fighting blood cancer for nearly 30 years. His death was confirmed by a spokesperson from Love Hope Strength, the charity he co-founded with his wife.

Peters was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) when he was 36 years old. He had been receiving treatment in recent years at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.

He is survived by his wife Jules, 58, and their two sons, Dylan, 20, and Evan, 18.

A Sudden Turn in His Health

In early April 2024, Peters was preparing for a 50-date tour in the United States. Just five days before flying to Chicago, he discovered a sudden lump in his neck. Doctors later diagnosed him with Richter’s syndrome, a rare condition where his previous cancer, CLL, had turned into a more aggressive lymphoma.

This led him to cancel the US tour and begin urgent treatment.

A Life in Music

Mike Peters became famous in the early 1980s as the frontman of The Alarm. The band is best known for hits like “68 Guns” and “Strength.” Peters also toured with legendary artists such as U2, Status Quo, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen.

Even during his illness, Peters stayed active in music. In a 2024 interview, he said the support from fans helped him keep going.

“There’s been phenomenal support and prayers from the fans from all directions,” he said.

He added that he was determined to perform despite his health challenges: “I couldn’t do the big shows with the full band and crew. But I could still play solo gigs during breaks in my chemotherapy. It kept me going.”

Charity Work and Advocacy

Outside of music, Peters was deeply committed to cancer awareness and stem cell donation. In 2007, he and his wife Jules started the Love Hope Strength Foundation. The goal of the charity was to encourage more people to register as stem cell donors and raise money for cancer care.

Since then, the charity has helped register over 250,000 people as potential stem cell donors around the world.

A True Inspiration

Born in Prestatyn, North Wales, Peters was not only loved for his music but also for his strength and determination. He continued to perform and campaign even while undergoing cancer treatment. His bravery and honesty about his illness inspired thousands of people.

Fans across the world are mourning his death and remembering him not just as a rock star, but as a fighter, father, and activist.

He leaves behind a lasting legacy in both music and cancer support.