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The Spanish singer and actor popularly known as Raphael remains hospitalized in Madrid after being diagnosed with a brain lymphoma.
The 81-year-old artist was hospitalized on December 17 after suffering a stroke while recording a Christmas special for the TVE program "La Revuelta."
According to the medical report released by several media outlets, including Hola: "Patient D. Rafael Martos Sánchez has primary cerebral lymphoma with two brain nodules in the left hemisphere, which account for the neurological symptoms he presented a few days ago."
The information provided by the doctors adds: "During their stay in this hospital, specific treatment for this condition has begun and will continue on an outpatient basis. For this reason, they are expected to be discharged in the coming days."
Raphael remains hospitalized at the 12 de Octubre hospital in the Spanish capital, and it is expected that he will be discharged in the coming days.
With over 60 years of artistic career, Raphael has sold more than 70 million records in up to seven languages.
The singer, known as one of the divas of romantic ballads, is globally famous for his unmistakable vocal range and stage presence.
Frequently asked questions about Raphael's health status
What illness has Raphael been diagnosed with?
Raphael has been diagnosed with a brain lymphoma, specifically primary brain lymphoma with two nodules in the left hemisphere of his brain.
What is Raphael's current health status?
Raphael remains hospitalized at 12 de Octubre Hospital in Madrid, but he is expected to be discharged in the coming days, as he has started a specific treatment for his condition that will continue on an outpatient basis.
What happened before Raphael was hospitalized?
Raphael was hospitalized emergency on December 17 after suffering a stroke while recording a Christmas special for the TVE program "La Revuelta." This incident revealed the symptoms that later led to his diagnosis of brain lymphoma.
What has been Raphael's impact on music throughout his career?
With over 60 years of artistic career, Raphael has sold more than 70 million records in up to seven languages, being globally recognized for his unmistakable vocal range and stage presence, establishing himself as one of the divas of romantic ballads.
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