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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 19) — Parokya ni Edgar guitarist Gab Chee Kee is now in the Intensive Care Unit due to pneumonia, a complication brought on by lymphoma, vocalist Chito Miranda said Wednesday.
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In a Facebook post, Miranda said Chee Kee was diagnosed with lymphoma in late 2022 and has been undergoing chemotherapy.
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“Unfortunately, due to complications brought about by his condition, he is now battling pneumonia and was recently transferred in the ICU and has been intubated for more than a week already,” Miranda said.
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“Gab needs to undergo treatment, and won’t be able to play until he makes a full recovery,” he added.
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Miranda said Chee Kee’s condition was initially not supposed to be disclosed, but they convinced the guitarist to share his condition in order to receive financial help.
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Miranda also announced that his band and other musicians will be doing a series of fundraising gigs to help Gab with his medical expenses.
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Artists including Ebe Dancel, Kamikazee, Gloc9, Shanti Dope, Flow G, Gracenote, December Ave, POT, Moonstar and Moira Moira will join the fundraising gig.
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Miranda also posted details should anyone want to extend financial assistance to Chee Kee.
