The leader of Catupecu Machu
Fernando Ruiz Díaz
suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), but - as indicated by those around him - “he is fine and has no severe damage or apparent after-effects.”
In the official statement that they shared on the band's social networks, they indicated that Fernando Ruiz Díaz, the singer and composer of Catupecu Machu, one of the most important Argentine rock bands, had to be hospitalized on Thursday, February 15 "due to a painting of dizziness and high blood pressure.”
“After performing routine studies, it was found that he suffered a stroke as a result of stress,” says the message that was published this Tuesday on the Catupecu Machu profiles.
As reported, Fernando is “progressing favorably” and taking “the rest suggested by the doctors.”
Fernando Ruiz Díaz.
Due to his stroke, Catupecu had to cancel a European tour.
Photo: Gustavo Rogé / Los Andes
Author of great hits like Sometimes I come back or What I want is that you step without the ground, Fernando is a great entertainer of Argentine rock, a very loved person in the rock environment and a tireless worker.
The postponed tour
Catupecu Machu Communiqué
Regarding the tour that the group had scheduled, they detailed: "Unfortunately we want to announce the cancellation of the European tour that began this Thursday in the city of Valencia and with which the band was also going to visit Madrid, Barcelona, Mallorca, Dublin and Berlin ”.
Additionally, the statement emphasized the support they receive from their fans.
“We appreciate his understanding and we reassure everyone about Fernando's favorable recovery, hoping to be able to meet again on stage soon,” the message concludes.
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