Duran Duran's Andy Taylor Continues Fight Against Stage 4 Prostate Cancer

The guitarist credits an innovative treatment for extending his life as he battles a late-stage diagnosis revealed in 2022.

Andy Taylor, founding guitarist of Duran Duran, has been battling stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer since 2018, publicly revealing his diagnosis in 2022.
Taylor credits Lutetium-177, a breakthrough 'nuclear medicine,' for extending his life by five years, transitioning him from palliative care to being asymptomatic.
Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon shared an update during the Sanremo Music Festival, emphasizing Taylor's determination and the band's support for him.
Taylor initially chose to keep his diagnosis private to allow his family to live without constant questions about his health.
Despite his health challenges, Taylor expressed gratitude for his treatment and reflected on the enduring bond among Duran Duran's band members.