Overview
- On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Gilbert posted a statement on Instagram saying she is the band member living with cancer and that Stephen Morris is well.
- Gilbert’s clarification came after Morris told Rolling Stone he had a “pretty serious” health problem that would prevent extended travel and prompted widespread misreporting that he was the ill bandmate.
- The band announced in June that Morris and Gilbert would not join New Order’s upcoming South American dates, and their ongoing absences leave it unclear whether they will attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction on Nov. 14.
- Gilbert asked for privacy while she undergoes treatment and both she and Morris thanked fans for their support, which has included public messages of concern and encouragement.
- Gilbert is a founding New Order member and longtime collaborator with Morris, and her diagnosis could change who performs on the tour and shape how the band navigates the Rock Hall appearance and its legacy.