Doctors only give him a few months to live. Full statement by him here:
http://www.iain-banks.net/2013/04/03/a-personal-statement-from-iain-banks/
Mr Banks, for the pleasure your books brought to millions of people I give you the greatest compliment I know how to give - the world would have been a poorer place had you never been in it. May whatever God (if any) you worship bless you. I wish you all the joy it is possible for you to find in the time left to you.
http://www.iain-banks.net/2013/04/03/a-personal-statement-from-iain-banks/
Mr Banks, for the pleasure your books brought to millions of people I give you the greatest compliment I know how to give - the world would have been a poorer place had you never been in it. May whatever God (if any) you worship bless you. I wish you all the joy it is possible for you to find in the time left to you.