Legendary guitarist Jason Becker, who has been living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for over 30 years years, recently began experiencing shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate, and has since been hospitalized. Now according to Jason's sister-in-law Amy, Becker is being treated for a bacterial infection and is doing well! Amy added that she hopes Jason is able to go home in a few days.
"Update!
"I just spoke with Pat. She has spent the last 2 nights in the hospital with Jason. Serrana is with him now.
Jason is still in the hospital receiving iv fluids and antibiotics.
"He really likes his doctor. The doctor is very optimistic that antibiotics will improve his bacterial infection.
Jason is hoping to come home in a day or two.
"XoX"
We wish Becker all the best at this time. In the meanwhile, Dragonforce guitarist Herman Li is hosting a benefit for Becker on his Twitch channel throughout both last month and this month. It features pretty much every single metal guitarist.
