Rocker Steven Tyler reveals fight with Hepatitis C
Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Steven Tyler, lead singer of rock band Aerosmith , has battled Hepatitis C for three years and at one point underwent chemotherapy that "about killed me," he told celebrity television show Access Hollywood.

In an interview set to air Tuesday, Tyler, 58, said he remained "pretty quiet about this" after being diagnosed with the disease about three years ago when Aerosmith was on a break from touring and recording.

"I talked to my doctor ... and he said now is the time, and it's 11 months of chemotherapy. So I went on that and it about killed me," Tyler said.

He said after the treatment the disease was now "non-existent in my bloodstream."

Hepatitis C can lead to chronic liver infection and cirrhosis. About 1 percent to 5 percent of people with the disease eventually dies from long-term infection, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Aerosmith has been among rock music's most prolific bands since first breaking big in the 1970s with hit singles such as "Walk this Way" and "Sweet Emotion." They suffered a lull in the 1980s, but rebounded with 1987 album "Permanent Vacation," which included the single "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)."

Tyler also is the father of actress Liv Tyler.

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So THAT's probably why he cancelled the concert I was going to last April....

Poor Steven!

Thats what I am thinking Bowiefan. But OMG poor STeven...His life style finally catching up to him...I am so glad he is ok...I LOVE HIM!!! Gahhhhhhhhhhhhh...This might sound weird but for sure...Aerosmith saved my life when I was a kid...They kept me going...Kept me believing.

Thanks for posting that. And I am totally surprised that hasnt leaked before now...Glad peeps respected his privacy.