Luciana Gimenez, the former partner of rock legend , has revealed she recently had an emergency surgical procedure after an intense week of celebrating at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival in her native Brazil. The 55-year-old model and TV presenter shared the news with her followers on Friday.She stated: “This week I had to undergo an emergency surgical procedure but everything is fine and I’m already recovering properly. At these times we know how loved, precious and cherished we are. I’m receiving a lot of affection!”
Luciana disclosed that she had the operation at the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital in Brazil, where medical staff treated her for a herniated cervical disc. A note from the hospital confirmed: “Luciana underwent emergency surgery to correct a herniated cervical disc. The procedure was performed by Dr Alberto Gotfryd’s team at the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital and was successful.” The TV personality posted photos from her hospital bed wearing a neck brace. Although she is still bedridden, Luciana did not seem to be letting the situation get her spirits down.
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Luciana Gimenez needed emergency surgery for a herniated disc (Image: Instagram)
She joked: “I think I enjoyed Carnival so much that now I had to make up for it.” On a more serious note, she went on to talk about the importance of the medical care she has received, adding: “There are times when we need to look after ourselves and receive the right treatment. I am in the hands of a great medical team. The important thing is that I’ll be back soon and full of energy.”
Luciana has often spoken about the strong bond between Mick, 81, and their son Lucas, now 25.
She previously shared: “Lucas and Mick are really close and Mick is a wonderful dad. I like to raise my child with his dad, with his help and advice. He’s a very wise man and he is passionate about his kids. He’s always been there and that has been a really great experience.”
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Luciana’s relationship with Mick Jagger began in the late 1990s while he was still in a long-term relationship with Texan supermodel Jerry Hall. Their affair led to the birth of Lucas in 1999, which ultimately contributed to the breakdown of Mick and Jerry’s 22-year relationship.
Luciana previously acknowledged the impact of the affair had on Jerry, saying, “I don’t know how she feels about me, but I understand that I probably hurt her.”
Despite the rocky start to their relationship, Luciana and Mick have remained amicable, and most importantly the rockstar has played an active role as a father. He covered all of Lucas’s school expenses and has frequently spent holidays with him.