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Jürgen Drews is fighting illness: daughter Joelina gives insights
Pop star Jürgen Drews reports on his health and the challenges posed by polyneuropathy.
Jürgen Drews is fighting illness: daughter Joelina gives insights
The popular pop singer Jürgen Drews is facing a major personal challenge: He suffers from the incurable nerve disease polyneuropathy, which has led to his withdrawal tactics in public. In 2021, the 78-year-old spoke about his illness for the first time and emphasized that it had little influence on him. Nevertheless, according to his daughter Joelina, the disease, which affects the nervous system and progresses gradually, has increasingly caused him problems. It is often characterized by a hunched posture when running, which is a common problem for many sufferers, as she explained in an interview at the RTL telethon. Her words reflect a realistic assessment: “He has a relatively mild form of the disease, but that should not be underestimated.”
New chapter in Munich
In order to be a little closer to their father, Jürgen and his wife Ramona moved to Munich. They have started a new phase of their lives in the city, and Joelina has also moved into her parents' house with her partner. She describes living under the same roof as her parents for almost 30 years as enriching. This new living situation seems to strengthen the family bond, while at the same time the daughter skillfully overcomes the challenges of her father's illness. The opportunity to be with her father and support him is very important to Joelina. “It is important to engage in exercises, especially for balance training,” she emphasizes, in order to delay the progression of the disease for as long as possible, even though the symptoms cannot be cured. The interview gave an impression of the connection and care within the Drews family, which sticks together during this difficult time.
As Brisant reports, the health challenges that Jürgen Drews has to overcome are not easy to ignore, but the family stands firmly together [Bunte]. In the midst of all the challenges, family support should not be underestimated, as it offers valuable support in times of illness and uncertainty.