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Charles Bradley has released a statement announcing he has been diagnosed with stomach cancer and that he has canceled all of his upcoming tour dates as a result. The announcement was made via a post on his Facebook page.

“I’m getting the best medical care and we are all extremely optimistic,” the 67-year-old soul singer writes. “I will fight through this like I’ve fought through the many other obstacles in my life.”

Read the full note from Bradley below.

In the past few months, I have had to cancel a number of shows due to illness, taking me away from my beautiful fans.

My doctors recently discovered a cancerous tumor in my stomach.

I’m getting the best medical care and we are all extremely optimistic. I will fight through this like I’ve fought through the many other obstacles in my life.

My upcoming tour dates will be postponed so I can concentrate on healing.

Thank you all for understanding. Music is how I share my love with the world, and the love that my fans have given back brings me so much joy. I look forward to seeing your gorgeous faces soon, and to continue to share my love through music.