Several months ago, Tongo announced to his fans that he was suffering from end-stage renal failure caused by diabetes. On that occasion, the iconic Peruvian artist urgently requested a kidney donation, since his disease had already become complicated.
“Attention all of Peru, you know that I have given everything I might in the songs, all my voice, I have given everything for you. Now, please, I want you to help me, please. Don’t leave me! (…) I ask you with all my heart to help me, I ask you please to help me, not to let me die, “she said.