May 15, 2010. The history of Latin American rock and roll was forever changed after Gustavo Cerati, frontman of Argentine band Soda Stereo, suffered a stroke after a concert in Venezuela that left him in a coma.
Cerati is not only a singer, but a songwriter, composer and guitarist and is often considered one of the most important figures in Ibero-American rock and an Argentine rock legend.
Three years after the dreaded night that left the rockstar in a vegetative state, his fans still remain loyal and hope for a recovery.
The musician's family released a statement to update the fans on his condition and note there are no major variations in his state."We understand the need for information that we are required given the fact that it's the third anniversary of the accident that keeps Gustavo in this difficult situation. This is why we share with you this updated medical report," read the letter signed by the Cerati family.
"Mr. Gustavo Cerati, remains hospitalized in Alcla Clinic, since October 24, 2010, as a result of having suffered a stroke in May of that year. He is still on a ventilator without neurological changes. He's clinically stable, without aggregated injuries," says the medical report, signed by Dr. Gustavo Barbalace, medical director of the Alcla Clinic.
"We are giving him passive kinesiology mobilization and permanent stimulation within the areas of occupational therapy and music therapy," added the brief document.
Gustavo's mother, Lilian Clark, along with his sisters Estela and Laura and his aunt Dora are frequent-goers to the hospital where the songwriter's in.
When his mother arrives, Cerati moves his head towards him, as if he recognizes her. The same happens when his friends go and play music to him, and when someone asks him to swallow, he does so. That's as far as his progress goes until now.
Every day, nurses help the family members lift him up and sit him down in a special chair in front of his bed where he receives all kinds of stimulation that make him move some muscles.
They dress him up in nice shoes, pants and shirt. They shave him and once in a while, a friend of his goes and cuts his hair.
Family members thanked the "respect and displays of affection that give us strength to keep going forward next to Gustavo."
"Thank you for all your support," they concluded.
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