"In December 2015, the boys visited the UK to spend the holidays with their family. Before his return to Berlin, Alex began complaining of headaches but opted to travel anyway, assuming that they would pass. Digby remained in the UK so as to allow his brother some time alone in Berlin with his wife. Then, having returned home from dinner one evening, Alex had a seizure and was rushed to a nearby hospital. After several scans, he underwent emergency surgery to remove a large tumor that was pressing against his skull.
Alex had brain cancer.
A three-week induced coma ensued. During this time, Digby tried to wake his brother up by making playlists of their favorite songs and also some of Alex’ favorites from Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. He also researched the best frequencies for healing the brain and spent time in the studio trying to compose pieces that would support Alex’ healing process. “This was a really bleak time,” Digby says. Although he was only given a 10% chance of ever waking up, Alex came round four days before doctors believed it to be even possible given his level of sedation. He then required several weeks to come off the drugs and just to learn how to walk again."
William Ralston, for XLR8R
https://www.xlr8r.com/features/2017/11/alex-digby-for-my-process/
Alex died in January 2018, may He rest in Peace.
https://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=40906
Credit Photo : Anton Lang
