Florent Pagny is known for always showing a disarming frankness when he talks about his personal life. So when he revealed, at the beginning of 2022, that he had lung cancer, the shock was total. In an exclusive interview with Gala, the singer spoke about this period of his life, which had a profound impact on those close to him.
During his fight against illness, the artist was able to count on the unwavering support of his two children, Inca and Ael. Support which, as for many cancer patients, proved essential for Florent Pagny. Ael also used his talents as a photographer to
to immortalize these complicated moments. It is in her book that the young woman decided to share this difficult ordeal.
Florent Pagny's family united around him
If we hoped that the fight against the disease would take place without relapses, that will unfortunately not have been the case for Florent Pagny. If the announcement of his illness in 2022 disrupted his career, the reaction of his children was revealing to say the least. During the interview, the singer emphasized how his family remained united during this ordeal. “It wasn't funny. My kids lived this story with me“, he confided. Despite the unpredictable nature of his situation, Florent Pagny described how his children, Inca and Ael, were able to cope and adapt.
Ael, who accompanied his father on his tour in 2021, chose to never stop photographing these moments, even after the concerts were interrupted. Through this approach, the young woman wanted pay tribute to the relationship between him and his fatherbut also document a difficult chapter. An approach which has transformed into a real artistic project with a book which is due to be released on November 6.
What is the news around Florent Pagny's health?
Despite the difficulties encountered, Florent Pagny recently brought positive news regarding his health. After two worrying relapses of his cancer, he confided in an interview with Parisian in October that he was finally in remission. “It's not for nothing that we call it the crab, it sticks. But it's okay” he said, visibly relieved.
This period, although dark, ultimately allowed the family to strengthen ties like never before and find each other again. Like many, Florent Pagny is a proud father, proud of the bond he has with his children, but also of the work accomplished by his daughter. Let's hope he gets back on stage soon.
