Rapper Sheikh Haikel reveals that he has stage 4 cancer
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Sheikh Haikel also disclosed the news of his cancer diagnosis on Instagram on Sept 4, as he had told friends he was fine despite them noticing he had lost weight.
PHOTO: SHEIKHHAIKEL/INSTAGRAM
- Sheikh Haikel has been diagnosed with stage four colon cancer and is undergoing treatment after surgery, as confirmed by his wife Anna Belle Francis.
- He shared his diagnosis publicly, expressing his determination to continue working and remain active in his business and new podcast.
- The couple hope that sharing his condition will encourage open conversations and support for others facing similar challenges.
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SINGAPORE – Local rapper and businessman Sheikh Haikel has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and has undergone surgery, his wife Anna Belle Francis told Malay-language newspaper Berita Harian.
In a telephone interview with BH on Sept 4, Anna Belle, 48, disclosed that the tumour Sheikh is suffering from is aggressive, and he is undergoing treatment to fight the cancer.
Sheikh, 50, also shared the news of his cancer diagnosis in a video on Instagram on Sept 4.
“With the heaviest of hearts, I would like to say and tell everyone who is watching this that I have fourth-stage cancer,” he said, while holding back his tears.
The veteran entertainer said he is disclosing his condition now, as he had told friends he was fine despite them noticing he had lost weight.
When asked, Anna Belle, a former actress and host-turned-entrepreneur, had assured them that he was fine.
“I would also like to take this chance to apologise on behalf of my wife Anna Belle Francis, who only followed what I asked her to do,” he said. “I haven’t been feeling good recently, and I don’t want something to happen and me not telling everybody.”
He added: “I would like everybody to know that I am going to give it my best shot... The fact that I’ve shared this with everybody has made me feel better.”
Sheikh Haikel and Anna Belle Francis in a file photo from September 2024.
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In a message to BH, Anna Belle admitted that it was not easy for their family to accept or share the news.
However, Sheikh said in the BH report that he does not want the cancer diagnosis to be the end of his life and career.
Instead, he is determined to continue working throughout his treatment, including remaining involved in their food business, Hai Ge Ji.
He will also launch a new podcast titled Final Applause, which will serve as a platform for him to speak openly and honestly about his experience facing cancer and undergoing treatment.
Sheikh and Anna Belle, who have three children, said they hope that informing the public about his health condition will pave the way for more meaningful conversations, offer support and help those who may be going through a similar experience.
