1990s pop legend Dario G reveals he has been diagnosed with stage four rectal cancer
’90s pop legend Dario G reveals he’s been diagnosed with stage four rectal cancer but swears he’s ‘staying positive’
1990s pop music legend Dario G has revealed he has been diagnosed with stage four rectal cancer.
The musician, whose real name is Paul Spencer, shared the sad news with fans on Twitter on Friday, but vowed to “stay positive” as he prepares to discuss next steps with doctors.
Dario posted an image from a recent performance and wrote, “Hard to write this. I just found out I have stage 4 rectal cancer and a shadow on my liver. That’s also damn hard to read, I’m sure.
‘I’m going to do my best. Stay positive, because that’s me. Always. Friday to the doctor to discuss the next steps.’
He ended his post with “#f**kcancer” and a four-leaf clover Emoji.
Sad news: 90s pop music legend Dario G has revealed he has been diagnosed with stage four rectal cancer
After sharing the diagnosis, Paul was inundated with messages of support, one of which wrote, “Sending all my love.”
A second said, “Stay Strong,” while a third then wrote, “I’m so sorry. I send all my love xx.’
Rectal cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells form in the tissues of the rectum, and signs may include blood in the stool, irregular bowel movements, unexplained weight loss or a change in appetite.
Stage four cancer is where the cancer has spread from where it started to another organ in the body and is often referred to as secondary cancer.
If caught early enough, rectal cancer is relatively treatable.
Paul was previously part of the electronic music duo known as Dario G, with their house track Sunchyme reaching number two on the charts.
The song’s iconic video featured dancers in safari costumes and matching makeup.
Although the trio has since disbanded, Paul continues to perform under his stage name.
More recently, Paul took the stage for the Biggest 90s Disco, with fellow music legends Vengaboys, 2 Unlimited, Haddaway and Phats & Small.
Photographs from his recent performances showed Paul thrilling crowds in venues across the UK by playing the electric piano and performing Sunchyme.
In 1997, Dario G reached number five on the charts with their follow-up Carnival de Paris, which later became the official song of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, held in France.