sensitive moments for Kiko Rivera, admitted to Virgen del Rocío Hospital in Seville this morning after suffering a stroke. Although at first everything suggested that Isabel Pantoja’s son would be in a critical state, new details gradually clarified his condition and prognosis.
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following their statement, Cayetano Rivera spoke from Madrid, describing a moment that reassured many: Kiko was stable, and his body was showing signs of stress but remained responsive. Irene Rosales, after visiting her husband in the hospital – now in the paralysis unit with restricted visiting hours – offered a candid update on his status.
“We are fine. Everything is checked. It was a frightening moment, but he is here, where the care is best and where they can conduct the necessary tests. Thank goodness he is under constant supervision and everything is very controlled,” she explained with remarkable honesty.
It was later confirmed that Kiko experienced a “very light” stroke. The Sevillian explained that doctors continue to run tests, but his condition is described as good, in high spirits, and behaving as normally as possible given the circumstances.
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“It was a scare, and I don’t want anyone to panic when I say it was luck,” Irene added, emphasizing that her husband has shown no lasting sequelae. There are no noticeable aftereffects at present. The most important thing is that he remains well and receives excellent care at Virgen del Rocío Hospital, where staff attend to him with diligence and compassion.
As for how the symptoms manifested and how doctors determined it was a stroke, Irene explained that they did not suspect stroke at first. A throat issue led them to another hospital, and when Kiko woke up with swelling on one side of his face, they initially attributed it to dental or ear problems because the pain persisted. Eventually, the underlying issue was identified as a stroke.
“He’s young, and I won’t speculate about what might have caused it at this moment. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age. The priority now is for him to recover and return home soon, God permitting. He sent kisses to everyone and asked for thanks for the support and concern,” she said, her optimism shining through despite the fear she felt hours earlier.
Regarding a possible discharge, Irene noted that doctors had not provided a precise timeline. She stressed that her priority was for Kiko to recover fully and be monitored closely, with no return of complications. “Everything is fine. He was detected in time, but he is still very young and needs thorough evaluation,” she affirmed.
Isabel Pantoja
Elizabeth Pantoja, a Sevillian figure connected to the family, confirmed that she is aware of everything but has not spoken with Kiko and will not visit the hospital for now. She believes the most important thing is for the DJ to stay calm. “The least important thing right now is for people to come; it can be overwhelming for him, and I’ll be the sole visitor for the time being so that his nerves aren’t further affected. The world is watching,” she said, underscoring the need for restraint during this delicate period.
Still under observation and awaiting a clearer timeline for further steps, the family has prioritized a controlled environment to reduce stress. Irene admitted she would prefer to remain cautious, noting that careful management of the situation is essential for a full recovery. “I’m calm because I know he’s strong and will come through this. I’m worried, but once a plan is in place, I won’t trouble anyone else. We’ll keep a positive outlook,” she added.