Hard blow for Yannick Noah. This Saturday, May 18, the Franco-Cameroonian singer celebrates his 64th birthday. However, the star is not in the best shape to celebrate this day. On May 16, the artist informed his community, on Instagram, that he had been injured at the beginning of the week during a gala football match organized in Bordeaux. “Come on, three months of forced rest!”wrote the interpreter of “Destination elsewhere” on the social network. At the microphone of France Bleu, Denis Naegelen, president of the Strasbourg Internationals, specified that the ex-tennis champion suffered from a ruptured tendon in his hamstrings and that he would soon have to be operated on for this health problem. . Nevertheless, Yannick Noah has lost none of his optimism. At the start of the weekend, he gave his fans some news on Instagram, proving that he is keeping his spirits up despite this ordeal.
“Thank you all for your messages! Don’t worry: my body reminds me that time is passing… I know these pains. I’m going to fight, it’s going to be okay, I’m surrounded by love”wrote Yannick Noah, to accompany a publication which consists of two photos in which the singer, who seems bedridden, displays a broad smile. “After my operation, I plan to have a fantastic comeback!he then promised his subscribers. See you soon, friends, take care!” A few words which certainly allowed the artist to reassure his fans, who expressed their concern about his health. In the comments section, many Internet users expressed their support: “Happy birthday and get well soon. We’re waiting for you, champ!”, “May the force be with you and return to us quickly on your own two legs!”, “Wishes of support, strength, courage and patience for a great recovery!”, “Happy birthday! Probably not the one you imagined, but it’s only a postponement, we’ll celebrate you doubly when you’re back on your feet!”.
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Last year, Yannick Noah had already faced health problems. In March, the singer revealed that he was suffering from an attack of malaria. A condition which led to forced rest and emergency hospitalization. Two months later, he took to Instagram to let his followers that he had unfortunately relapsed. This potentially fatal disease inflicts a number of symptoms on those who suffer from it: muscle pain, chills and high fever.
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