the disease, the battle and the return to the scenes

Sandro Giacobbefamous Italian singer -songwriter, recently shared his battle against the disease during an exciting interview with Sunday in.

The artist, known for songs like My lady And It will be nostalgiahe openly spoke of the difficulties he is facing due to the tumor that hit him in 2015 and which, since October 2024, worsened.

Sandro Giacobbe's disease: the story on Sunday in

In the living room of Mara Venier, Sandro Giacobbe He spoke openly about the difficulties he is facing because of the tumor that hit him in 2015 and that, since October 2024, he worsened.

The singer explained that the disease has compromised the health of its bones, leading it to a high risk of fracture of the femur. For this reason, since January 2025, he is forced to a wheelchair, following the indications of the doctors to avoid further complications.

“From the day of the Befana I have not left the house anymore, because if I go around and see me in a wheelchair they could spread incorrect information. I wanted to make a public declaration to clarify my situation.“

Giacobbe said he was waiting for a new drug, scheduled for May-June 2025, which could help strengthen the bones and contrast the disease.

During the interview, the singer also surprised the public by removing the wig, whom he himself nicknamed “Teresa“, To show the effects of chemotherapy.

Next to him, his wife Navy Peroniwith whom he has been married since 2022 after twelve years of relationship. The two also duetted during the interview.

Jacob then explained that the tumor that afflicts him is a recurrence of prostate cancer, discovered in 2014, to which a meningioma has been added, that is, a tumor that attacks the meninges. After years of care and treatments, the disease has come back by hitting the bones, bringing it to the current situation.

Sandro Giacobbe, a career of successes from the 70s to today

Born in Genoa on December 14, 1949, Sandro Jacob he made his debut in 1971 and achieved success with songs like My lady, Your mother's eyes And It will be nostalgia. During his career he released 12 studio albums and participated 3 times at Sanremo Festival (1976, 1983 and 1990).

In recent years he has continued to perform live, celebrating 50 years in 2024 from the release of My lady With a special concert at the Teatro di Cicagna. Furthermore, it is a historical face of the Italian national singerswith which he played 375 games and scored 4 goals as well as holding the role of the coach.

future projects

Despite the difficulties, Sandro Jacob look forward to hope. In fact, he announced a new theatrical project entitled Want of Hit Paradewhich should debut next autumn. The show, inspired by the old hit parade of great successes, will see him sing iconic songs of the repertoire but also of that of colleagues.

The singer concluded the interview by sending a message to her husband of Mara VenierNicola Carraro, also struggling with health problems: “I send you a strong hug, because you entered my heart.” The presenter, visibly moved, did not hold back the tears.

With his testimony, Sandro Jacob He wanted to convey a message of strength and resilience, inviting everyone not to surrender in the face of difficulties. His sincere and exciting story hit the public, confirming him as one of the most loved artists of Italian music.