Legendary Australian rocker Brian Cadd has been hospitalised after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke.
The family of the country rock legend, 78, shared details of his condition in a statement on social media on Tuesday.
‘At the end of last week, our dear Brian suffered a hemorrhagic stroke whilst at home on the Gold Coast,’ they began.
‘Fortunately, he received medical attention quickly and is currently under the care of the Gold Coast University Hospital.’
They added that Cadd was recovering and his prognosis was looking good.
‘He is stable and his medical team is monitoring his progress. While it will likely be a long road ahead, he is showing early, encouraging signs.
Legendary Australian rocker Brian Cadd has been hospitalised after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke
‘We will keep everyone updated as his condition improves but we kindly request privacy at this critical time.’
Many of Brian’s fans took to the comment section to offer their well-wishes.
‘Sending love and best wishes,’ one person wrote.
‘All the best for a speedy recovery,’ a second added.
In 2018, Brian was appointed an officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of his services to the performing arts.
The star was taken aback by the honour, telling The Herald Sun: ‘It isn’t one of those things a musician thinks about getting’.
In the swinging 1960s, Brian performed in two of Australia’s most-beloved bands – The Groop and Axiom.
The following decade, he set off for a career in the United States, joining the iconic band The Flying Burrito Brothers.
His family said he was recovering at a Gold Coast hospital and his prognosis was looking good
In 2018, Brian was appointed an officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of his services to the performing arts
After living in the US for many years, he also scored success behind-the-scenes, penning a hit song for The Pointer Sisters.
The R&B trio reached No.2 on the US charts with ‘Love Is Like A Rolling Stone’ – a track written by Brian in the mid-1970s.
He then started a record label and became the first person to sign Tina Arena.
He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in July 2007.
