Cancer treatment for drummer

The Rolling Stones’ 63-year-old drummer, Charlie Watts, is suffering from throat cancer but should recover after radiotherapy, a band spokesman says.

Watts was diagnosed in June after a minor operation and is now reaching the end of his treatment at a London hospital, the spokesman said in a statement to British media.

“He’s expected to make a full recovery and start work with the rest of the band later in the year,” he added.

Watts, who has a reputation as the quietest member of the legendary British band, gave up smoking decades ago.