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Chesney Hawkes got his first tattoo, the West Ham crest, alongside his childhood friend Vic Irvine, who is battling Stage 4 lung cancer, as a heartfelt show of support.
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Chesney Hawkes gets his one and only tattoo for cancer-suffering pal

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Last updated: 2024/10/11 at 1:57 PM
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Chesney Hawkes with his pal, Vic Irvine (M), and his brother, Jodie (L) after getting tattooed. (Jam Press/James Galloway)
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Chesney Hawkes has got his one and only tattoo to support his cancer-suffering ill pal.

The 90s pop star did it for his childhood friend, Vic Irvine, who is suffering from lung cancer.

The pair and The One and Only singer’s brother, Jodie, got matching inkings.

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All three are huge West Ham fans so got the Hammers’ crest.

The designs were done by artist, James Galloway, at his studio in Dorchester, Dorset.

Chesney Hawkes got his first tattoo, the West Ham crest, alongside his childhood friend Vic Irvine, who is battling Stage 4 lung cancer, as a heartfelt show of support.
Tattoo artist, James Galloway, with Vic Irvine, Chesney Hawkes and his brother, Jodie, after getting tattooed. (Jam Press/James Galloway)

He is also friends with Vic, who is the head brewer at Cerne Abbas Brewery.

Vic, 53, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in 2021 and his family’s life was turned upside down.

He and singer, Chesney, have been friends since they met at school in Windsor, Berkshire, as reported by What’s The Jam.

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Chesney Hawkes got his first tattoo, the West Ham crest, alongside his childhood friend Vic Irvine, who is battling Stage 4 lung cancer, as a heartfelt show of support.
Chesney Hawkes with his pal, Vic Irvine, and his brother, Jodie. (Jam Press/James Galloway)

Last year, Chesney gave Vic his tickets to watch West Ham in the Europa Conference League final in Prague.

James said: “We were lucky enough to have an extra special client for their first tattoo.

“The one and only, the man, the myth, the legend Vic Irvine who was accompanied by his best friends, Chesney and Jodie Hawkes.

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“They all had matching Hammers tattoos.

“As always it was really lovely to see Vic and wife Maddie.

“And it was it was wonderful to meet Jodie, Chesney and wife Krissy, “

Chesney Hawkes got his first tattoo, the West Ham crest, alongside his childhood friend Vic Irvine, who is battling Stage 4 lung cancer, as a heartfelt show of support.
Chesney Hawkes with his wife, Krissy.

In 2022 Chesney, famed for his one-hit-wonder 1991 track, held a fundraising gig for Vic.

Chesney Hawkes got his first tattoo, the West Ham crest, alongside his childhood friend Vic Irvine, who is battling Stage 4 lung cancer, as a heartfelt show of support.
Chesney Hawkes’ tattoo. (Jam Press/James Galloway)

James added that the tattoos were something the trio wanted to do together.

Chesney, 53, has just released a new song with the tattoo on prominent view in the accompanying video.

James, 49, has been running his shop Divine Ink Tattoos for three years, but has been a tattooist since 17.

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