The lead singer of Happy Mondays, Shaun Ryder has revealed he has been taking a plethora of pills for his thyroid condition.
In his recent health update, Ryder said that he has been taking more pills now than he did during his heydays.
The heavy drug usage of the Celebrity Gogglebox star has never been a secret and has always opened up about his drug addiction.
And on July 15, 2022, his younger brother Paul Ryder was found dead just hours before the band was about to play at Kubix Festival, Sunderland. This event has left him devastated but the band has said that they will continue to play the rest of the shows.
What Illness Is Shaun Ryder Suffering From?
Fans have been worried about the Happy Mondays lead singer’s health status.
The 59-year-old in his recent interview with Daily Star stated he has been suffering from thyroid and alopecia.
He said that he has been taking more pills now than he did during his heydays.
Ryder said that his thyroid condition was dormant and that ended up making him fat and bald and has been a recurring issue.
He jokingly stated that he doesn’t produce testosterone now and is on more pills than he was in 1988.
His drug usage throughout the years has been widely covered as it led to him quitting the band in 1992.
The singer also admitted to battling drug addiction for the past 20 years and revealed he lost his teeth to crystal meth and cocaine addiction.
The leading figure of the Madchester music scene has in the past talked about suffering from ADHD, and dyslexia.
When talking to Glasgow Times, Ryder said that he knew about his ADHD condition as something never felt right. He also talked about suffering from dyslexia.
He was diagnosed with, ADHD in 2020, after two of his daughters aged 12 and 30 also got similar test reports back.
The singer also previously revealed he discovered non-cancerous cysts in his testicles. Shaun also talked about dealing with fighting severe pain due to arthritis and enduring panic attacks.
Due to his health problems, Ryder has not been able to keep himself away from popping pills now and again.
The Step On, singer tasted musical success when he formed the band Happy Mondays along with his late brother Paul Ryder in 1980.
The band went on to release five studio albums and three live albums.
Ryder also achieved success with the band he formed in 1995 called Black Grape.
Happy Mondays are known to be a cultural phenomenon in Manchester and are also known for popularising the rave culture. Shaun has been known for writing all the songs of Happy Mondays and has been called a lyrical genius by his brother.
Paul Ryder’s Death
On July 15, 2022, it was revealed to the world that Happy Mondays bassist and Shaun Ryder’s brother, Paul Ryder had died suddenly just before they were about to play at Kubix Festival in Sunderland.
It is not known how he died.
Paul has had a long history of drug usage as well, similar to his brother Shaun.
In his interview back in 2007, he talked about his early drug use, which began at the tender age of 17, while he working with the band.
Family members have paid their respect to Paul and said they will miss him always.
Many celebs have also paid tribute to Paul and have mourned his death.
What Is Shaun Ryder Up to Now?
Shaun Ryder is currently with his band Happy Mondays on tour.
Even after the death of his brother Paul Ryder, bassist of Happy Mondays, Shaun and other members of the band have decided not to stop the tour.
Happy Mondays are going to play at the Kaleidoscope festival on July 24, 2022.
Shaun Ryder and his bandmate Bez are regulars on the TV commentary show, Celebrity Gogglebox and are fan favorites of the show.
Ryder was also a contestant in the show I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, back in 2010, where he finished second behind Stacey Solomon.
Shaun Ryder is currently married to Joanne Ryder and they share two daughters. Joanne is Shaun’s second wife and the two got married back in 2010.