Raphael He has announced his expected return to the stage after overcoming a brain lymphoma that has kept him away from the public focus for several months. Through an emotional communicated in his social networks, the artist has expressed his deep gratitude towards public health, especially to the October 12 hospital and al San Carlos Clinical Hospitalas well as his family and followers for the unconditional support received during his recovery process. The news has been received with enthusiasm from their followers and the artistic community, who celebrate Raphael’s strength and determination to overcome health challenges and share their talent on stage again.
It will be next June 15 that marks the official Raphael return to music with a concert at the Roman Theater in Mérida, starting a tour that will take it through various Spanish cities such as Marbella, Córdoba, Murcia and Bilbao. This return not only celebrates his passion for music, but also his resilience and solidarity shown by his audience. «Dear friends, dear friends. As many and many of you know, during the last four months I have been following a medical treatment due to the brain lymphoma that was diagnosed. With enormous emotion, I can tell you that I feel very well and deeply grateful »he has begun saying.
In his message, the artist stressed: «Thanks to my family, my essential pillar, for his unconditional love. To the Hospital 12 de Octubre, to the San Carlos Clinical Hospital and all public health, for having cared for exemplary delivery, professionalism and humanity. To my friends, colleagues and the media, thanks also for so much love. And, of course, thanks to you: my audience. For each message, for every thought and for even being there in the distance. You have made me feel very accompanied and dear ». He has also taken the opportunity to announce his return to the stage. «With immense illusion, Today I can announce that on June 15 I will resume my agenda. I want to return, in the form of songs, all the love you have given me during this time. I love you very much ».
-Raphael, 81, was diagnosed with a brain lymphoma in December 2024, during the recording of a Christmas special. The artist began to feel indisposed, which forced to interrupt the filming immediately. The team present in the place activated the emergency protocols, transferring the artist to one of the aforementioned hospital centers, where he remained under medical observation for several days.
Raphael and Natalia Figueroa inside a vehicle. (Photo: Gtres)
Since then, he has been focused on his treatment and recovery, showing a remarkable improvement that allows him to resume his artistic career. The last time the artist was seen publicly was scarce three weeks ago in the company of his wife, Natalia Figueroa. In the photographs, you can see Raphael enjoying a walk with Natalia, without a mask and with an animated countenance, which already suggested that his recovery advanced positively.
