Celia Cruz Writes To The Media

NEW YORK (Celia Cruz Press Release) - To all my media friends:
A few words to express my deepest and sincere gratitude for your concern regarding the recent events relating to my health situation.

At this time, I'm in the recuperation process from surgery and facing one of those things that once in a while we need to face as human beings.

Even though my life has always been a "Carnival" and open book to so many of you, at this time, I am humbly asking everyone to respect my privacy and the privacy of those so dear to me.

Your prayers and well wishes have been the best way to show me your love and are the motivations that give me strength to face this new challenge in my life. Thank you for your unconditional support throughout the years, for receiving me with open arms and for giving me the opportunity through my music to bring happiness to your hearts.

During this time of rest, I ask for your cooperation and to please understand that what I am living at the present time is part of my personal life and it is my desire to treat it as a private matter at this time.

In the meantime, I wish all of you a very happy holiday season filled with much health, peace and prosperity.

Until we meet again.

Your friend always,

Celia Cruz