Former pilot
José Bocha Ciantini
, 52, surprised on social networks by revealing that he was diagnosed with
pancreatic cancer
and left a reflection reminding all his followers of the value of life and the importance of enjoying every moment as if it were the latest.
"I started 2023 full of work and beautiful projects, it couldn't be better... My belly hurt on Friday and today I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I'm not writing to pity
because I'm going to fight and I'm going to be cured
, only to the that they read this reflect...", he wrote Tuesday night on his
Twitter account
.
Then he added: "Do what makes you happy, spend time with the people you love,
live each day as if it were your last
, because life sometimes turns from a comedy to a drama! Kisses to all!"
El Bocha left one last tweet again, thanking the number of messages of solidarity and support in this difficult moment that he, his family and friends have to go through.
"I would like to be able to thank so many messages received one by one, I never imagined so much love," he closed.
Born in
Balcarce
, Fierrera land thanks to the legacy of
Juan Manuel Fangio
, Bocha stood out from a young age in the different categories of Argentine motor racing, with
Road Tourism
being his greatest passion.
He made his debut in that category running in his city, on March 6, 1993, aboard a
Dodge
, and took the checkered flag three times throughout the 260 races in which he had to compete, according to the statistics of the
TC Only
site
.
A River
fan
, his first victory came only in 2005, in Buenos Aires.
It took him 154 races to take that first victory, which was
a reward for his perseverance
and a record for that moment, which was later surpassed by José Savino (196) and Gastón Mazzacane (168).
Bocha Ciantini with his children after winning in Buenos Aires, in 2005. Photo: Mario Quinteros, archive.
The support of his son Diego
Bocha's son,
Diego Ciantini
, a young driver who will make his debut in the TC after the departure of Agustín Canapino to
IndyCar
, was the one who left one of the most heartfelt messages towards the former rider.
"To run it together as always,"
he said, with great emotion.
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