DEF LEPPARD have announced that due to unforeseen personal matters, the third leg of their North American Tour, set to begin on October 22nd, has been cancelled.

"We know how truly blessed we are to have such committed fans," said the band in a statement. "That's why we've agonized over this decision. Even if just a single concert, we don't take cancelling shows lightly, but unfortunately life’s commitments need to be the priority."

Ticket refunds are available at the point of purchase. Further details on this cancellation to follow.

As previously reported, according to Graham Walker from Thestar.co.uk, Dave Kilner, the voice of Sheffield radio, who championed showbiz careers and helped to raise millions of pounds for charities, was remembered at Sheffield Cathedral in Sheffield, UK on October 14th.

Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage was among the hundreds of friends and colleagues who attended the funeral for the 48-year-old, who lived in Whirlow and was the best-known DJ in South Yorkshire for many years.

Before the service, Savage told The Star that his memories of the DJ were "too many to mention."

"We mutually gave each other helping hands at the beginning of our careers and that blossomed into an ongoing friendship," the rocker said. "This is a really sad day," he added.

See celebrities including Savage pay tribute to Dave Kilner at his funeral this location.

According to Andre Paine at Billboard.biz, AC/DC's Brian Johnson, OZZY OSBOURNE collaborator Bob Daisley, Def Leppard and Mutt Lange were among those honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) at its London awards ceremony.

The ASCAP Awards, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on October 14th, recognized the most performed works in 2008 by writer and publisher members of U.K. collecting society PRS for Music, who are licensed by ASCAP for the US.

In total, 21 song awards were presented throughout the evening. Winners included:

Bob Daisley for 'Crazy Train'

AC/DC's Brian Johnson for 'Back In Black' and 'You Shook Me All Night Long'

PHIL COLLINS for 'In The Air Tonight'

Def Leppard and Mutt Lange for 'Pour Some Sugar On Me'

PINK FLOYD's Roger Waters for 'Money'

THE ROLLING STONES' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards for 'Start Me Up'