A spate of rumors about Michael Young facing a health crisis has prompted AC/DC to release a statement acknowledging that the guitarist is sick. The band's message to fans reads, 'After forty years of life dedicated to AC/DC, guitarist and founding member Malcolm Young is taking a break from the band due to ill health. Malcolm would like to thank the group's legions of die hard fans worldwide for their never-ending love and support. In light of this news, AC/DC asks that Malcolm and his family's privacy be respected during this time. The band will continue to make music.'
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