Paco Villa died on May 1 and his death continues to give people something to talk about. The Univision soccer reporter died at the age of 54, 17 months after being diagnosed with cancer while he was in Qatar, covering the 2022 World Cup, which is why many wonder what type of cancer he hadsince only a very aggressive one causes death in such a short period when a person is undergoing treatment.
The answer was given Javier Alarconfriend and former colleague at Televisa de Villa, in the “Podcast de la Maquina”, there he confirmed what was speculated on social networks, which was pancreatic cancer, since it is one of the most dangerous, since it is generally diagnosed when it is too late and, in fact, it is the type that ranks fourth in the world as a cause of death from this disease.
“Paco finds out about cancer in Qatar, finishing the World Cup, already in pain. In Qatar they say you have pancreatic cancer, The United States is leaving, they confirm the forecast and Paco, instead of giving up, says ‘I’m going to face this battle,’” Javier Alarcón recalled in his program dedicated to the Celeste Machine.
Paco Villa He was a declared fan of Cruz Azul, so it left a big gap among the celestial fans, who do not forget the feeling with which He celebrated his team’s title after losing countless finals and a 23-year drought.
One of Paco Villa’s last phrases
According to Javier Alarcón himself in the aforementioned podcast, where Paco Villa participated and now only “Tito” Villa and Adrián Esparza Oteo accompany him, the chronicler’s last words were: “Cruz Azul won!”, which he issued despite being hospitalized and on sedatives.
“I talked to his brother and he told me that the last things that Paco Villa was able to tell him despite being sedated, it was: Cruz Azul won! After the match against Toluca“, mentioned the also ESPN host.
Days before, Javier Alarcón was one of the first to say goodbye to his friend through social networks.
“Dear Paco, you were an exemplary friend and a fundamental part of the success of Televisa Deportes. I will miss you with the same intensity and strength with which you faced and enjoyed every minute of your good and prosperous life. Rest in peace,” she wrote.
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