Arts & Entertainment
Donnie Iris Says He Won't Perform At Next Show, Needs More Time To Recuperate After Cancer Diagnosis
The Ellwood City native was diagnosed with cancer shortly after his sold-out 80th birthday show at UPMC Events Center in March.
July 6, 2023
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Local legend Donnie Iris is missing his next show, saying he's recovering well after his cancer diagnosis but needs a little more time to recuperate.
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The Ellwood City native was diagnosed with cancer shortly after his sold-out 80th birthday show at UPMC Events Center in March. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers said he had surgery and his prognosis is good.
On Wednesday, Iris said in a Facebook post that he won't be able to perform at the Foreigner and Loverboy concert at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on July 24.
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