Snow Patrol frontman too ill to come to Dundee to pick up degree
Gary Lightbody is unable to travel from the USA
A rock star who started his band while a student at Dundee University is too ill to pick up an honorary degree from the institution.
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody was due to attend a ceremony on Friday but has had to pull out due to illness and is unable to travel from the USA.
The singer said:
“I am heartbroken to miss the Graduation, and also the chance to see Northern Ireland playing in the Euro Championships, but I am hoping to make it back to Dundee at the next possible opportunity.”
The University say they will award Gary his honorary degree at a future graduation ceremony.