Influential guitarist Al Di Meola suffered a heart attack while performing in Romania on Wednesday. Di Meola began to clasp his chest while playing a set at the Arenele Romane venue in Bucharest wh…
“In a statement, the Bagdasar-Arseni emergency hospital said Di Meola was admitted to a cardiology ward where he is being treated for a segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI ,” the AP reported Thursday.
After receiving treatment, Di Meola released a statement saying he would put his tour on hold until he recovers: “I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love and support that I’ve received during the last 24 hours. Unfortunately, I’m facing a medical situation that requires some time off from performing and touring. I want to assure you that I’m receiving the best care possible, and I’m fully committed to making a complete recovery. I’m planning to return in 2024, and I’m already looking forward to making music together once again.
In a follow-up video Friday, Di Meola’s wife Stephanie gave an update thanking fans for the well-wishes and saying her husband was doing much better. Di Meola started his career as part of jazz fusion superstars Return to Forever, later branching out on his own to explore fusion and world music.
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