Snow Patrol frontman too ill to come to Dundee to pick up degree

Gary Lightbody is unable to travel from the USA

Published 21st Jun 2016

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.