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Frank Cardenas, MYSA reporter, set the record straight by reporting the truth regarding Johnny Canales’ health condition. In response to recent rumors regarding the health of iconic Tejano TV star Johnny Canales, his family has stepped forward to clarify that he is “doing real great.” The family’s statement comes after reports surfaced on Friday, May 17, claiming that Canales was very ill. These reports originated from a Facebook page in Corpus Christi and were subsequently picked up by several Tejano radio stations and other news outlets.
On Monday, May 20, Johnny Canales’ family took to his official Facebook page to dispel the rumors. They posted a video addressing his health status, followed by a personal message from Johnny himself.
In his video, Johnny Canales expressed gratitude for the prayers and support from his fans. He reassured everyone that he was in good health, saying, “I appreciate all the prayers coming from fans. I am doing real great, and I will do even better with your prayers.” Canales ended his message with his famous catchphrase, “Stick around, we’ll be here, we’ll be around. You got it! Take it away!”
Prior to Johnny’s message, his wife, Nora Canales, alongside their daughters, stood united and strong, speaking directly to fans in both English and Spanish. She thanked everyone for their love and prayers and assured them that Johnny was in good hands. Nora emphasized that his health was a bit delicate but stable, providing peace of mind to concerned fans.
“Thank you all for all your love and your prayers,” Nora said. “We are taking care of Johnny; he is in good hands. He is okay, stable, and has never been in the hospital. He’s never touched a hospital.”
Nora also addressed the rumors, which she described as “going haywire,” and stressed the importance of clearing up the misinformation about Johnny’s health. She reassured everyone that Johnny is being “well taken care of.”
One of their daughters added a firm commitment to privacy during this time and reiterated that any official health updates would be communicated directly by the family through their Facebook page, ensuring the audience that they will be kept well-informed.
“We’ll keep you posted on his health, and we thank you for your prayers, and we love you all very much,” Nora concluded. “He’s stable.”
This update from the Canales family aims to end the speculation and provide accurate information about Johnny Canales’ health. It also assures fans that he is on the mend and appreciates their ongoing support.
