Depeche Mode Postpone London O2 Arena Show

Depeche Mode have been forced to cancel their show at London's O2 Arena this Saturday (May 30) due to Dave Gahan's continuing illness.

The band have postponed numerous shows since Gahan fell ill be fore a show in Athens on May 12.

In a statement the band said: “Dave Gahan sincerely thanks his fans for their support, understanding and patience.

“Depeche Mode deeply regret any problems or inconveniences the cancellations and postponements may have caused.”

The show will rescheduled for a later date, details are expected to be announced shortly.

Update: Depeche Mode have now postponed all shows on their world tour up to June 7.

That includes shows in London (May 30), Pinkpop Festival (May 31), Hamburg (June 2), Dusseldorf (June 4/5), Leipzig (June 7).

The band will return to live duties in Leipzig on June 8.

The show in Bergen on July 2 has been moved to January 28 2010.