Whitesnake Guitarist Mel Galley Dying Of Cancer Feb 8 2008 FORMER Whitesnake guitarist Mel Galley is dying of cancer, he revealed yesterday. The 59-year-old has told friends he has only a short time to live after recently being diagnosed with the disease. It comes just a month before the rock legend was due to take to the stage again with a new band after years away from the spotlight. Mel, of Cannock, Staffordshire, said: "It happens. But I have had a fantastic life and been very lucky. "I have seen some great bands and played with many great musicians, and...