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AC/DC's Brian Johnson has revealed that band member Malcolm Young is currently in hospital.
Young, who is the band's guitarist, announced back in April that he would be taking a break from the band due to ill health.
In an interview this week with TeamRock Radio, Johnson revealed the news that Young has been hospitalised. "We miss Malcolm, obviously. He's a fighter. He's in hospital but he's a fighter. We've got our fingers crossed that he'll get strong again."
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He added: "Stevie, Malcolm's nephew, was magnificent, but when you're recording with this thing hanging over you and your work mate isn't well, it's difficult. But I'm sure he was rooting for us.
"He's such a strong man. He's a small guy, but he's very strong. He's proud and he's very private, so we can't say too much. But fingers crossed, he'll be back."
The details of Young's illness haven't been specified.
AC/DC recently said that, despite Young's temporary departure from the band, they hope to tour this year to celebrate their 40th anniversary.
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