by the El Reporero staff and wire service
Cheo FelicianoPuerto Rican singer Jose Luis Feliciano Vega, known by his stage name of Cheo Feliciano, confirmed Wednesday in a statement that he is suffering from cancer and that he will undergo chemotherapy.
The office of the 77-year-old salsa performer released a statement after several people went to the media on the Caribbean island to provide information about the artist’s health without his permission.
“Two months ago I was diagnosed with a form of treatable cancer. Thanks to my God who has never abandoned me in these 77 years of life and to the group of excellent doctors in charge of my health care, I’m in full recovery,” said the singer.
Cheo Feliciano said that the members of the medical team treating him are very optimistic regarding his situation and have assured him that in the coming months he will be able to resume performing.
“I’m taking advantage of this opportunity to publicly express my thanks for the unconditional support I’ve received, first from my family, my children, grandchildren, great-granddaughter and my rock, my beloved wife Coco,” said the singer, who was born in the Puerto Rican city of Ponce.
“To all the fans around the world who have poured themselves into calls and kindnesses, and to my brother music colleagues who have provided their support to me in this phase of my life, thanks for so much love and keep praying for my quick recovery,” concluded the artist in his communique.
Antonio Banderas, Alejandro Sanz to Sing Duet at Gala
Antonio Banderas on Tuesday in this capital announced the fourth Starlite benefit gala, which will be held on Aug. 10 in the southern Spanish resort city of Marbella and at which the actor will sing with Alejandro Sanz.
During the presentation of the gala, Sanz said in a taped video segment that he was proud to be part of the event and to Misiónreceive the Starlite Gala 2013 Humanitarian Award.
Argentine model Valeria Mazza will also receive an award at the gala for her philanthropic work.
Just like every year, the funds collected from the gala will go to the foundation Banderas heads – Lagrimas y Favores – and to the Niños de la Alegria foundation headed by Sandra Garcia-Sanjuan and Mexican businesswoman Alejandra Aleman.
Banderas, who has just finished filming a movie in Bulgaria, added that he appreciates the fact that the artists participating in the gala “work for free.”
