Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has been in the news lately due to his declining health and near death due to alcoholism.

Whibley who is now home recovering, issued a statement on his website to thank his fans for the support and well wishing.

"Hey everyone, I just wanted to thank you all so much for sending gifts and all of the compassion and support you have shown me. It really means a lot to me in this time of recovery. I will be better soon and back out on stage before you know it.
See you all soon, Deryck Whibley."

Last week, disturbing pictures along with a shocking admission came from the lead singer. He had been hospitalized for nearly month because of the abuse his body suffered from alcoholism. All the years of partying - sex, drugs, and rock and roll - caught up with him, and nearly killed him. In fact, it could still kill him. "If I have one drink, the docs say I will die," Whibley said on his blog.

"I was so freaked out. My liver and kidney's collapsed on me. Needless to say it scared me straight. I finally realized I can't drink anymore. If I have one drink the doc's say I will die. I'm not preaching or anything but just always drink responsibly. I didn't, and look where that got me," he wrote on his blog.

Whibley for years has been struggling with alcohol. In fact, he was know for his intense partying and sometimes even drunken appearances during shows. Prior to his marriage to ex-wife Avril Lavigne, he struggled with drugs as well.

His ordeal will undoubtedly make its way into Sum 41's music, and may inspire some of the band's best work yet. At 34-years-old, Whibley seems to recognize what he needs to do and is looking ahead to healing himself.

"I have my passion and inspiration back for writing music. I already have a few song ideas for new songs. Soon it will be time to start making an album and getting back to touring again. See you all sometime!" he wrote.

See more pictures of Deryck here.