Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Subscribe`; document.body.appendChild(modal); modal.addEventListener('click', () => { document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; }); modal.querySelector('.subscribe-link')?.addEventListener('click', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; setTimeout(() => { window.location.href = 'https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app'; }, 500); });});]]>Casey Cooper-FiskeWednesday 16 September 2026 11:37 BSTNew Order keyboard player Gillian Gilbert has announced on Instagram that she is living with cancer, clearing up public misconceptions regarding her health.The 65-year-old musician clarified that she was the one diagnosed with the condition, following a Rolling Stone interview with her husband and bandmate, drummer Stephen Morris, which led fans to incorrectly believe he was seriously ill.Morris had mentioned in the interview that a serious health problem was preventing him from leaving the country for extended periods, but Gilbert confirmed her husband is well and that she is the one receiving treatment.Expressing her deep gratitude for the support and well wishes received from fans, Gilbert requested privacy as she continues her cancer treatment.The electronic rock band, famous for hit singles including "Blue Monday" and two UK number one albums, are currently scheduled to perform concerts across South America in November.In fullNew Order keyboard player Gillian Gilbert reveals she is living with cancerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in