A beloved singer has been hospitalized after he suffered a stroke mid-concert. As reported by KSAT, this is his second stroke in eight years.
Michael Salgado, who is a popular Tejano singer, was performing at a show in Safford, Arizona on October 9, when the medical emergency occurred. He released a
He started his health update by thanking everyone "who has reached out to check on me, offered their prayers, and continues to keep me in their thoughts and prayers."
The Tejano singer went on to explain exactly what happened. He had just finished his first song when he "suffered a stroke". Salgado was then promptly airlifted to Tucson, Arizona, where he was given medical attention.
"Two days later," he explained, "I flew back home to San Antonio, Texas, where my medical team continued monitoring my condition and conducting additional tests."
He then announced that medical guidance unfortunately meant one thing - he had to stop performing. He explained that it would be in his "best interest". "As a result, my upcoming performances will need to be postponed for the next couple of weeks."
This includes a festival that he was scheduled to headline - Muertos Fest. The organizers of the festival said they were "in direct communication" with the singer and his management.
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"Music and performing for all of you have always been a huge part of my life," he continued. "While it is difficult for me to step away from something I love so much, I understand that my health and recovery must come first."
He ended his post with a heartwarming thank you to fans. "I look forward to the day I can return to the stage and do what I love most - performing for all of you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for standing by me."
This comes after the beloved singer experienced a stroke back in 2018. As reported by Spectrum Local News, he experienced the first terrifying medical emergency following a performance in Austin, Texas.
We hope that his recovery goes well, and he'll be back to performing soon!
