According to Ah Qiang’s doctor, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive cancer that originates in the brain. Sadly, his condition never improved despite undergoing multiple surgeries.
Ah Qiang’s father passed away over 10 years ago, and he was raised by a his mother. After witnessing his reaction to Jay’s song, his mum said: “My son loved listening to Jay’s songs since a young age, but we’ve never played them for him. This is the first time, and we’re all elated by his response.”
Netizens were moved by the video, with many leaving supportive messages for Ah Qiang. “Get well soon, and you can listen to Jay’s songs with the rest of us fans,” they wrote.
“Jay’s songs brought warmth and strength to many, hopefully, Ah Qiang can wake up soon,” said another.
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