In a heartfelt revelation shared with fans, Australian musician Jordan Brunoli disclosed he is facing the final stages of life due to a stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis. The renowned bassist of the indie rock group, Bugs, informed his followers on Instagram that, despite relentless efforts, his treatments have failed to halt the cancer’s spread. “I’ve been trying different chemotherapy drugs for over a year with the help of an incredible oncologist and a dedicated treatment team,” he expressed on Sunday, August 16.
He continued candidly, “I suffer from a mutation that leads to rapid tumor growth, and regrettably, no treatment thus far has stopped the progression. Having received my prognosis in June with an estimated 3-4 months to live, I am now navigating through the final chapter of my life.”
At 29, Brunoli strives to remain open with his fans, sharing, “I want to keep everyone informed and be as transparent as possible.” He awarded heartfelt gratitude to his bandmates, Connor Brooker and Brock Weston, while urging listeners to delve into their latest album, “Head Noise.”
Despite immense challenges, Brunoli and his bandmates poured their energy into the album over the past two years. “We pushed through good times and bad,” he noted. “We recorded during my recovery from surgeries, chemo-induced sickness, and even during severe neuropathy when I couldn’t feel the guitar strings beneath my fingers.”
In a show of solidarity, Brunoli’s bandmates have set up a GoFundMe campaign to assist with his treatment expenses. At the current moment, the fundraising effort has surpassed $100,000. In closing his emotional post, Brunoli emphasized the profound impact music and his band have had on his life.
“Playing, recording and touring around Australia with Bugs has been the opportunity of a lifetime. I just want to say, if there were a few final shows coming up, you can bet your a** I’ll be playing them.”
He signed off his post with a few final, touching words: “Thank you, everyone, and watch me enjoy the f*** out of the rest of my life.” It didn’t take long for his loyal legion of fans to flock to the comments to share their well-wishes.
The band Eliza & The Delusionals penned: “Sending all of our love, and we can’t wait to hear everything you’ve worked on.” Another added: “Sending you all the love and strength; thank you for sharing your talent with a generation who will never forget.
“Live the way you want to and leave no regrets. We love you.” A third echoed: “I will be there with bells on and ready to celebrate you and this music!!!”