Arlindo Cruz’s wife reports samba singer’s struggle after stroke and 14 surgeries: ‘I want to live’

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Singer was abandoned by the doctors

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03/20/2022 – 00:23hs BRT

03/20/2022 – 00:23hs BRT

Pape Cruz, wife of Arlindo Cruz, has caused an emotional outburst on social media. She talked about the difficulties the artist has faced since he suffered a cerebral vascular injury five years ago. In addition, the singer had to undergo 14 surgeries.

She appears in the video next to the sambista. “Exactly five years ago, Arlindo was taking a shower when he had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). For me, it’s a rebirth… when you close your eyes and see that your life is different. Feeling afraid of losing the one you love.. for me it’s a victory, yeah “.

Pape explained that Arlindo underwent 14 operations, five of them on the head. The doctors even abandoned the samba singer. “Five years, 14 surgeries, five of which were head surgeries, pulmonary embolisms, all sorts of unfortunate accidents, the doctors gave up…” she said.

“Arlindo is enjoying today a recovery that we actually fell back halfway through, had better moments, but due to complications from illnesses there were some hurdles delaying the process. But we are always willing to start over and give to this wonderful human being, my husband, the father of my children, the grandfather of my grandchildren. , my partner, my friend, my man, my love… We are ready to give them moments of pure ecstasy of love.”

Emotionally, Pape Cruz highlights the samba musician’s desire to live, but points out that it wasn’t easy. “It’s not easy. You go to this deep hole, which is after the bottom of the well, and you come back. Every swipe of a finger for us is a big win. It’s a miracle. He’s lying on this bed, with a balanced conscience, knowing another fact of life. Strength and will to live. … wants to live.”