Singer Vianney spoke to his partner on the TF1 show The Voice,Florent Pagny. While the latter revealed that he had lung cancer and his singer and musician friends had largely announced their support on social networks, Vianney had not yet spoken. It’s been done since this Friday, February 4 via a Live Instagram where the 30-year-old singer paid tribute to his friend and explained why he waited to react.
His reaction was very expected, it came. Vianney couldn’t remain silent when his talent discovery program partner’s illness was announced The Voice. And if he took the time, he had a good reason: “I did not react to my friend Florent Pagny’s announcement. I did not react because I had been living with this announcement for a few days already. There were a lot of emotions in me and when I react to heat, it’s not very beautiful.“
Also, Vianney revealed that Florent Pagny is more than his on-screen partner since he is also the one who got him started in music. “For those who don’t know, I owe a lot to Florent. My first concerts were with him, in the first part. So Florent, I don’t know if you’re watching this live but I’m starting this live with one of your songs because you’re important to me“, explained the singer before interpreting And one day a woman to pay tribute to his friend.
As a reminder, Florent Pagny had revealed on January 25 to be suffering from a cancerous tumor in the lung and to be forced to stop all professional activity for treatment. “Hello, I have to make a rather special announcement. I will not be able to continue my 60th anniversary tour. I have to cancel all of my concerts due to a health problem. Indeed, I have just been diagnosed with a tumor in the lungs, a cancerous tumor. Not very friendly. It can’t be operated so I have to go into a six month protocol of chemotherapy and x-rays. Which makes me sorry. But you all know that in life, the most important thing is health. When you have a problem, it becomes a priority” he said.