Famed for hit record Sunchyme, pop star Dario G has announced to fans he has been diagnosed with stage four rectal but remains optimistic.
Dario G, real name Paul Spencer, shared a photo of himself performing on stage to accompany his devastating health news.
‘Hard to write this. I’ve just found out that I’ve got stage 4 rectal cancer and a shadow on my liver. That’s damn hard to read too I’m sure,’ shared Paul.
‘Gonna give it my best shot though. Stay positive, cos I am. Always. Seeing the doctors on Friday to discuss the next steps.’
Originally, Dario G was a pop trio but Paul kept up the moniker after bandmates Scott Rosser and Stephen Spencer left the group.
Their debut single, Sunchyme, from album Sunmachine, stormed UK and international charts and peaked at number two in 1997.
The dance track, which features a bright, animal-filled music video, was kept out of the top spot by Sir Elton John’s Candle in the Wind.
However, Dario G did nab the top spot on the US Dance Chart and the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles as well as the top five in multiple countries.
Another major hit was Carnaval De Paris, released for the 1998 World Cup in France, peaking at number five on the UK Singles Chart.
Dario G was named after the manager at the time of Crewe Alexandra F.C., Dario Gradi, with the ‘G’ initial as a homage to Jazz musician Kenny G.
After Scott and Stephen stepped away from the band, Paul continued to release music as Dario G including dance track Game On with Pitbull for the Fifa World Cup 2010.
In 2019, Paul released Hola followed by Keep On Lovin’ featuring Sonique just two years later in 2021.
Fans sent supportive messages to the singer after his cancer announcement with one writing: ‘So sorry to hear this, really don’t know what to say, say strong mate.’
Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee wrote: ‘I am so so sorry. Sending all my love xx.’
‘Sending all the love and positive vibes your way man. Stay strong geezer!’ added podcast host Rich Wilson
Another fan shared: ‘Best wishes sir. I’ve been stage 4 since Oct 2013. Still here. Science is awesome.’
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