Russian fans of rocker were shocked by the news. A lot of them have already planned a trip to Moscow, where he announced his concert on November, 13.
However, Marilyn Manson is quite optimistic. He jokes on his diagnosis on his blog:
"So I have officially been diagnosed, by a real doctor, with THE SWINE FLU.
"I know everyone will suggest that f***ing a pig is how this disease was obtained.
"However, the doctor said my past choices in women have in no way contributed to me
acquiring this mysterious sickness. Unfortunately, I am going to survive. M [sic]"