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Christy Dignam Biography
Christy Dignam is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on May 23, 1960 in Ireland.
Dignam turned to heroin in the 1980s, and his involvement with the drug caused conflicts which led to his eventual departure from Aslan.
Dignam formed a precursor of Aslan called Meelah XVIII. A review in Hot Press of a gig to shut a toxic dump in Finglas said “What a great singer!” Meelah XVIII created a recording for The Dave Fanning Show on 2FM in 1980. The Meelah XVIII songs “Toy Soldier” and “Meelah Pt. 2” were included on the Aslan triple CD, The “Rarities” disc from “The Platinum Collection”. Meelah XVIII musicians were Christy Dignam, Tony Talbot, Mick McKenna, Joe Jewell, and Gerry Conlon.
| Name | Christy Dignam |
| First Name | Claudia |
| Last Name | Wallin |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Birthday | May 23 |
| Birth Year | 1960 |
| Place of Birth | |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Kiera Dignam |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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However, on 11 July 1993 Aslan reformed, for what was supposed to be a “once off gig” in Finglas. With a reignited spark and new material, Aslan continued to become one of Ireland’s most successful and hard-working bands. Their studio albums include “Feel No Shame”, “Goodbye Charlie Moonhead”, “Here Comes Lucy Jones” and “Waiting for the Madness To End”. They have had two “best of” albums: Shame About Lucy Moonhead and the triple album The Platinum Collection. They have also had a best-selling live album Made in Dublin and an official bootleg album (available at gigs) called Aslan Live at the Olympia which features appearances from Jerry Fish, Relish and Damien Rice.
Christy Dignam Net Worth
Christy Dignam is one of the richest Musician from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Christy Dignam's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Born at Holles Street Hospital in Dublin on 23 May 1960, Dignam grew up in the north Dublin suburb of Finglas. He studied the classical art of bel canto singing with teacher Frank Merriman at the Bel Canto House School of Singing in Dublin. At the age of six, he was raped by a neighbour. This continued to occur over a three-year period until, at the age of nine, Dignam sought help from his best friend’s brother, a man in his twenties. During the meeting with his best friend’s brother, Dignam explained his situation and he was then raped by this man as well. Dignam later suggested his drug addiction may have resulted from the psychological trauma caused by these events.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Musician |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
He entered multiple drug treatment programs, including a stint in a rehab program in a Buddhist monastery, Wat Tham Krabok, in Thailand in 2004. This was featured in the documentary Heroin: Facing The Dragon.
In September 2010, Dignam was admitted to hospital for tests.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
As Aslan singles “This Is”, “Please Don’t Stop”, “Loving Me Lately”, “Pretty Thing” and “Feel No Shame” became popular, Dignam’s relationship with his bandmates was becoming strained due to his problems with heroin addiction. On Wednesday 7 September 1988, The Star newspaper ran with the headline “ASLAN: IT’S THE END”, informing the public of Dignam’s separation from Aslan. The remaining members of the band continued as Aslan for some time (with a new lead singer, Eamon Doyle) before the band eventually split. Dignam went solo with guitarist Conor Goff, forming Dignam & Goff.
Dignam has been married for more than 37 years to his wife Kathryn, and has a daughter, Kiera, who is also a singer. He has two grandsons, Cian & Jake and a granddaughter, Ava. He deals with the intersections of his personal and professional lives in the autobiography (with Damian Corless) ‘My Crazy World’ published worldwide by Simon And Schuster in September 2019.
Who is Christy Dignam Dating?
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Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Christy Dignam. You may help us to build the dating records for Christy Dignam!Dignam was initially admitted to hospital with a suspected chest infection; this progressed to pneumonia. After numerous tests were carried out in March 2013, he was diagnosed with amyloidosis. Upon returning to consciousness Dignam spoke of having had a near-death experience that prompted doctors to inject him with two shots of adrenaline. Dignam said, “There was a blockage in my arm where the adrenaline was going in so they had to slit the side of my neck, straight into the jugular and right down into my heart. I felt like I had died for a minute or so, nothing seemed to matter, then suddenly the adrenaline restarted my heart.” He underwent chemotherapy for the condition, and as of September 2017, continues to receive chemotherapy.
Facts & Trivia
Claudia Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Christy Dignam celebrates birthday on May 23 of every year.
What disease does Christy Dignam have?
Cancer diagnosis After numerous tests were carried out in March 2013, he was diagnosed with amyloidosis.
Why was Christy Dignam kicked out of Aslan?
Dignam has grandkids. In the 80’s, just as heroin was tearing Dublin City apart, Christy fell victim to the drug. His use eventually led him to be kicked out of Aslan. Dignam entered many drug rehab programs to try and beat the addiction, including a program in a Buddhist monastery in Thailand.
What age is Christy Dignam?
62 years (May 23, 1960)
Who does Christy Dignam sing with?
Aslan
Is Christy Dignam a terminal?
Christy Dignam has candidly revealed that he is “absolutely terrified” of dying. The Aslan singer was diagnosed with an incurable blood cancer known as amyloidosis back in 2013. The form of cancer is sadly terminal for the Dubliner, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
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