Vocalist Steve Grimmett, of Grim Reaper and Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper, had part of his right leg amputated after an aggressive infection spread from his toes to his knee. The terrible news was shared by his wife, who has been updating on his condition. The singer had been at an increased risk of infection in his limb since was he taken ill at Saturday night's (January 14th) concert in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

According to Grimmett's wife Millie, Steve performed most of the gig sitting down. "After the show, Steve was taken to hospital where he had an operation to remove an infection from his foot and bones," she said. Unfortunately, the operation didn't work and Steve underwent another surgery a short time later to have his limb amputated to save his life.

Millie wrote: "Yesterday Steve had his right leg removed from below the knee. The infection was so aggressive it spread from his toes to his knee overnight. I've briefly spoken to him and he sounds in high spirits, laughing and joking. Hopefully he will start his journey home next week."

As a result, the remainder of the band's South American tour has been canceled.

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