Piero Antonio Franco De Benedictis, better known as Pieroremains hospitalized in a Buenos Aires clinic and is “stable” after suffering from pneumonia which led him to cancel his scheduled concerts in Ecuador.
“Piero is stable and we are on track to improve and be able to hit the road soon,” the artist’s manager, Sergio Perata, said in statements to news channel TN.
On April 14, the artist’s representation reported through social networks that Piero was hospitalized for a “respiratory condition”, which forced the suspension of scheduled recitals in the Ecuadorian cities of Guayaquil, Quito and Cuenca between Thursday 13 and Saturday 15 April.
“We appreciate affected productions as much as you do and promise to continue working towards making them happen as soon as this instance is passed,” Perata’s statement said.
never traveled to Ecuador
Although initial reports indicated that Piero, 77, was hospitalized in Ecuadorhis representative stressed that he “never” managed to leave Argentina, as he “started to feel a little weird” during Holy Week.
“He is being treated for pneumonia and is hospitalized in Buenos Aires, fortunately progressing in improvement, within the complicated situation,” said Perata. According to information from TN, the singer showed “clear improvement” on Monday, not requiring assisted breathing.
Author of iconic themes such as My old man, arriving, you have arrived OR For the people what belongs to the peoplePiero toured the stages of the American and European continents for nearly six decades, always making clear his strong commitment to peace and human rights.
During his years of artistic career, in which he has released more than twenty albums, the singer-songwriter has received multiple awards, among which the Latin Grammy Award for Musical Excellence in 2016.
Source: Clarin
