Michael Sadler Discloses Terminal Cancer While Completing Saga Projects

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00:00Michael Sadler discloses terminal cancer while completing Saga projects.

00:04When prog rock veterans face their mortality, they don't retreat quietly.

00:09They create with purpose instead.

00:11Michael Sadler, the voice behind Saga's nearly five-decade run,

00:15shared his terminal cancer diagnosis this July.

00:18He spoke with characteristic directness and determination.

00:22The 71-year-old co-founder revealed he's battling an aggressive, incurable, and untreatable cancer.

00:28Doctors discovered it in April, just before he boarded a musical cruise.

00:33In a heartfelt post, Sadler revealed his rare cancer diagnosis, following recent family losses to cancer.

00:39Despite the prognosis, he feels stable and otherwise doing well.

00:44Focused on new music, Sadler's resolve echoes the enduring spirit of 70s rock.

00:49Saga halted live shows to prioritize Michael Sadler's health, appreciating fans' support.

00:54His focus on ongoing projects sustains Saga's professionalism and legacy.

00:59Since co-founding Saga in 1977 in Oakville, Ontario,

01:03Sadler has helped define an accessible side of progressive rock.

01:07Their hits include Don't Be Late, Wind Him Up, and On the Loose.

01:12Meanwhile, three doors down frontman Brad Arnold is forging a deeper emotional bond with fans.

01:18Rather than dwelling on endings, Sadler focuses on completion.

01:21His journey from Welsh-born immigrant to Canadian prog-rock icon illustrates enduring, authentic voices.

01:29His final creative chapter may prove his most meaningful yet.