Mike Peters is a man who is hard to define. From his legendary 80’s rock band The Alarm to countless nonprofit pursuits, he is a musician, a philanthropist, a friend, a husband, a father, a fighter, an inspiration to thousands, and lovingly remembered by all.

Peters entered the public eye in the early 1980’s with The Alarm, whose powerful presence and larger-than-life sound quickly earned them critical acclaim and a devout following. Their songs “68 Guns” and “Strength” felt made to be performed in front of the equally vivacious and defiant audience they would amass. Over five decades the band would perform with the likes of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and U2, alongside their own headline tours where their devoted international audience continued to show up throughout the years. At the core of it all was Peters’ enormous heart coupled with his unmatched ability to connect and inspire through the power of music.

Diagnosed with lymphoma in 1995 and later with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Peters was not deterred, it was instinct for him to turn his own fight into a cause. Alongside his wife Jules – who would later face her own cancer diagnosis – he co-founded Love Hope Strength, a foundation whose mission is to expand the international stem cell and bone marrow registry through cheek-swabbing drives held at concerts and other events. Their “Get On The List” campaign saw global success, helping to add over 250,000 people to the registry and resulting in thousands of potentially life-saving matches for patients facing blood cancers and other devastating illnesses.

Peters, of course, refused to let his illness slow him down. He continued touring and recording music while facing several recurrences, consistently staying open and transparent with his audience, using his ability as a public figure to raise awareness and funds to help his cause.

In April of 2024, preceding a 50-date U.S. tour, Peters was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma called Richter’s Syndrome. He underwent extensive treatment, including a clinical trial and CAR-T therapy, at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester; unfortunately, the treatments were unable to halt the cancer, and Peters passed away on April 29, 2025 at the age of 66.

Peters is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jules (58), and their sons, Dylan (20) and Evan (18). Please note that the family and wider community ask for privacy at this time.

Please consider donating to the Love Hope Strength Foundation. Though Peters may have departed this earth, his family and the countless people who have been touched by his music and generosity will continue to carry his torch, and his relentless spirit will continue to felt by all.