Raphael is discharged from hospital after being diagnosed with primary brain lymphoma

The singer Raphael (81) was discharged from the hospital this Friday, December 27, after spending ten days admitted to the 12 de Octubre University Hospital, where he was diagnosed with primary brain lymphoma. This diagnosis explains the neurological symptoms he presented during a recent television appearance, initially attributed to a possible stroke.

Upon leaving the hospital, Raphael, accompanied by his wife Natalia Figueroaavoided stopping in front of the media gathered at the doors of the center. Smiling and sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle, he was wearing a camel-colored Cordovan hat, a high-neck sweater and a black jacket. your son Jacob briefly informed the press: “It feels very good“, adding that they would not roll down the window to avoid the tumult.

According to the hospital’s official statement, the artist was admitted on December 18 and during his stay specific treatment for this pathology was started. This will continue on an outpatient basis, allowing Raphael to return home.

Due to his state of health, the RLM agency, which represents the singer, announced the cancellation of the concerts planned for early 2025 in the United States, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Mexico. The performances were suspended due to “medical prescription“.

The news has generated concern among his followers, although Raphael’s smile when leaving the hospital has been interpreted as a sign of hope for his recovery.