Bruce Foxton, the acclaimed bass player for The Jam, has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The news follows a period of cancelled UK shows last week, which the 70-year-old attributed to "illness" and which had led to "more speculation about my health".Foxton, who had previously disclosed a cancer diagnosis in 2023, explained that the Parkinson’s diagnosis emerged during investigations into complications from his cancer treatment.In a post on Facebook, he stated: "It’s no secret that I’ve undergone treatment for cancer and am still having scans on a regular basis to keep an eye on that. However, what you don’t know is that the cancer treatment in itself caused some significant issues for me and investigations into all of that uncovered the fact that I’m now facing a future living with Parkinson’s disease, and I’m determined to do that as well as I possibly can."He described the diagnosis as a "huge shock", adding: "It’s taking a long time to let that sink in and for me to accept that my body and mind are dealing with something completely out of my control. I have to manage the challenges I now face physically and mentally on a daily basis, and some days are better than others."Despite the challenges, Foxton expressed optimism, noting that medication has helped him "deal with symptoms" and "given me another chance to carry on doing what I love and what I live for in a relaxed and supportive environment". He thanked fans for their support, vowing to continue performing live.Paul Weller, Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton of The Jam on stage in 1977 (Getty Images)"With your help I’m going to keep going and playing live for as long as I’m able to do it. It’s good for me, my future health and hopefully good for all of you who still enjoy coming along to join with me, Mark, Craig, and Andy (his band members) to enjoy those great songs. I will be working hard every day to give the best performance possible," he affirmed.Foxton clarified that last week’s concert cancellations were due to an "underlying chest infection" which "really knocked me for six".Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon MusicSign up now for a 30-day free trial. Terms apply.Try for freeADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon MusicSign up now for a 30-day free trial. Terms apply.Try for freeADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.During his time with The Jam, alongside singer and guitarist Paul Weller and the late drummer Rick Buckler, Foxton achieved four UK number one singles and a number one album. Their most celebrated tracks include Going Underground, Start, and A Town Called Malice.