After his hospitalization on Saturday Véronique Sanson has given reassuring news regarding her acute respiratory infection. The 77-year-old singer says she is feeling better, while expressing her disappointment at having to cancel her performance in Saint-Brieuc.
"I'm feeling better" : the message that relieves his fans
Véronique Sanson wanted to reassure her fans. Hospitalized in an emergency on Saturday, May 23rd, for an acute respiratory infection, the artist posted a message Wednesday morning to give an update on her condition. The singer stated that she is feeling better, a few days after this health scare that had worried her family and fans.
In her message, she also expressed her disappointment at having missed her concert at the Art Rock festival in Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-d'Armor. This event was meant to mark the launch of her summer tour. Her health ultimately forced the organizers to cancel her appearance.
A sudden hospitalization before his return to the stage
Véronique Sanson was hospitalized on Saturday following an acute respiratory infection. This type of infection can require prompt medical attention, especially in the elderly or those with underlying health conditions. At 77 years old, the artist was therefore treated as an emergency, leading to the immediate cancellation of her concert scheduled in Saint-Brieuc. The singer expressed her gratitude to the many fans who sent her messages of support. She also praised the intervention of the firefighters and the Yvelines emergency medical service (SAMU), who responded to the medical emergency.
Jeanne Cherhal called in to help
After Véronique Sanson's cancellation at Art Rock, Jeanne Cherhal was called in to replace her on stage. Véronique Sanson publicly acknowledged this gesture, thanking the artist for stepping in at the last minute. This replacement allowed the festival to maintain part of its lineup, despite the notable absence of one of the great voices of French song. For Véronique Sanson, this cancellation remains heartbreaking, as she clearly longed to reconnect with her fans.
The rest of the tour is still on for now
Despite this hospitalization, Véronique Sanson's upcoming tour dates are, at this stage, still scheduled. Concerts are planned for June and July in Hauterives, Albi, Vence, Surgères, and Orange. This announcement should reassure fans, although caution remains necessary after this latest health scare. The singer has already experienced several health issues in recent years, including tonsil cancer treated in 2018 and hospitalization for pneumonia in 2024.
A fragile artist, but always focused on her audience.
Véronique Sanson has never hidden her physical difficulties. In September 2025, she spoke about her pain, particularly related to osteoarthritis and arthritis, which sometimes make playing the piano more difficult. But her message today is primarily reassuring. After the fear caused by her hospitalization, the singer is signaling that her condition is improving. For her fans, the most important thing is this: Véronique Sanson is doing better, and her desire to perform seems undiminished.
