DCI Frank Burnside 2,688 Posted June 1, 2021 Showing his age but otherwise yep looking well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,056 Posted June 9, 2021 Cancer is "stronger" than him according to the man himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted June 9, 2021 37 minutes ago, drol said: Cancer is "stronger" than him according to the man himself. Ominous statements, but what do they mean? Has there been a recurrence? Or is he just "complaining" about his diagnosis? Daily Mail has an english version of that story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9666265/Gianluca-Vialli-describes-battle-pancreatic-cancer-unwanted-travel-companion.html Personally, I didn't know what stage he was last year, or the year before. It sounds to me as if it's definitely terminal now, not sure if it was before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,844 Posted June 9, 2021 My impression is that he's being realistic about the chance of a recurrence. Rather than crowing that he's "beaten cancer" as so many do, only for it to come back and bite them again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideik 236 Posted December 21, 2021 On 09/06/2021 at 12:37, Toast said: My impression is that he's being realistic about the chance of a recurrence. Rather than crowing that he's "beaten cancer" as so many do, only for it to come back and bite them again. Indeed...in a recent interview he said "the guest is always with me", "I'm having some mantainance", "I'm going on, I hope you have to deal with me for many years to come" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted March 12, 2022 Vialli on a Netflix documenatry, he's scared of death but also curious about what happens after life. Nothing new about the illness though: https://www.calcionews24.com/vialli-malattia-non-solo-sofferenza-alcuni-momenti-bellissimi/ https://football-italia.net/vialli-im-scared-of-death-but-excited-to-see-what-happens/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted July 13, 2022 No not dead, any updates or reactions from him around his birthday a couple of days ago? He doesn't post on Instagram anymore, nothing. Seems ominous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,998 Posted July 13, 2022 Did he used to post frequently? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted July 13, 2022 41 minutes ago, Sean said: Did he used to post frequently? The last post was in May, a couple of weeks after a series of fairly regular posts in March and before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted September 1, 2022 He's looking pretty thin and tired in this photo of 5 days ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChvRJIStwij/ With pancreatic cancer it could be a question of a few weeks. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,056 Posted November 12, 2022 Fake news about his death circulated on social media today. Promptly denied, but no smoke without fire? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted November 12, 2022 On 01/09/2022 at 18:32, gcreptile said: He's looking pretty thin and tired in this photo of 5 days ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChvRJIStwij/ With pancreatic cancer it could be a question of a few weeks. So, up against Rolf Harris, then More neck and pancreas than neck and neck, or summat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,469 Posted November 12, 2022 On 01/09/2022 at 12:32, gcreptile said: He's looking pretty thin and tired in this photo of 5 days ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChvRJIStwij/ With pancreatic cancer it could be a question of a few weeks. He looks thin, but not at death's door 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 2,688 Posted December 14, 2022 Leaving Italian role to focus on Treatment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,056 Posted December 16, 2022 Vialli's situation is difficult. Clock ticking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 87 Posted December 17, 2022 I hope to see him on the DL 2023 even if I really hope that he gets better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,056 Posted December 20, 2022 Condition deteriorated in the last hours, family is by his side including his 87-year old mother who flew to London from Italy. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 3,652 Posted December 20, 2022 Come on, please hold on till January, I forgot to put you on my ao team this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 2,688 Posted December 20, 2022 3 hours ago, drol said: Condition deteriorated in the last hours, family is by his side including his 87-year old mother who flew to London from Italy. Oh boy that's not good. Be surprised if he hold on to 2023 at this stage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philheybrookbay1 158 Posted December 20, 2022 Was an amazing player and manager in his time- bloody cancer- keep going Gianluca. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,998 Posted December 20, 2022 Sounds very grim however his family did fly home which possibly means his demise isn't imminent.Should be Number one on DL 2023 if he clings on as he won't be able to last much longer at all. He must have a neuroendocrine tumour ad I figured he was a goner in 2019 and he has lasted 3 years since then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,762 Posted December 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, Sean said: Sounds very grim however his family did fly home which possibly means his demise isn't imminent.Should be Number one on DL 2023 if he clings on as he won't be able to last much longer at all. He must have a neuroendocrine tumour ad I figured he was a goner in 2019 and he has lasted 3 years since then. Reminds me of Johnny Clegg where, no matter the surgery or chemo, it kept coming back. Pancreatic cancer for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,998 Posted December 20, 2022 Yeah it is one lethal mofo.Persistent relentless and deadly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 3,652 Posted December 20, 2022 29 minutes ago, Sean said: Sounds very grim however his family did fly home which possibly means his demise isn't imminent.Should be Number one on DL 2023 if he clings on as he won't be able to last much longer at all. He must have a neuroendocrine tumour ad I figured he was a goner in 2019 and he has lasted 3 years since then. Won’t put him nº1 though, not « famous enough » compared to others big names on the list + would be just too Opportunistic. It’s usually thé goal of nº50 spot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,998 Posted December 20, 2022 I mean he is am international star and a Chelsea legend.He isn't as big as Messi ,Pele, Ronaldo etc but I would say he is a big enough name. The DL used to put obvious picks at number 1 such as Lou Rawls and Etta James but has gone for generic old celebrities at the top which I think is a missed opportunity. That being said there are many great choices for the top spot.Carter seems the obvious due to his fame level extreme old age and the fact he has surpassed all prior expectations and is now not up to being interviewed. Then there is Pele.A global icon and near dead cert if he makes it or James Whale who is riddled with cancer and clearly ailing fast whilst not forgetting Rolf Harris who seems a highly likely hit and a massive name.Also Pope Benedict is increasingly resembling a corpse so might be deserving of that top spot also. I am just hoping it isn't Kissenger , Van Dyke , or Bob Barker as they are simply old as opposed to gravely ill. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
