By Lucy Thackray AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young is unlikely to return to the band, according to the rock group's biographer. Malcolm, 61, has already been temporarily replaced by his nephew, Stevie, while he battles a mystery illness that saw him hospitalised last month Speaking to a US radio station, biographer Jesse Fink has warned fans to expect that 57-year-old Stevie is now part of the band and will tour as a part of AC/DC later in the year instead of Young. Scroll down for video Guitarist Malcolm Young on stage with AC/DC in 1971 Malcolm Young (far left) is not expected to return to AC/DC as he struggles with an undisclosed illness. Here he is pictured with (from left to right) Cliff Williams, Angus Young and Brian Johnson.
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AC/DC's Aussie biographer says 'I'm not expecting to see Malcolm return'
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'We should all expect that Stevie Young (Malcolm's nephew) is in the band'
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In April, the band confirmed Malcolm is taking a break due to illness
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Stevie played on the band's upcoming album, recorded in May
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Fans should expect that Stevie will fill in during the AC/DC tour this year
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Malcolm Young's illness has never been publicly identified
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Frontman Brian Johnson confirms potential album title, 'Man Down'
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