There are promises that mark an entire life. For Karine Ferri, the one she made to Grégory Lemarchal from his hospital bed in 2007 is one of them. Sixteen years later, this promise remains the foundation of her commitment, both personal and public, to fighting cystic fibrosis, the genetic disease that took the young singer’s life at just 23 years old.
A love story marked by struggle
Karine Ferri and Grégory Lemarchal shared a two-year romance between 2005 and 2007. She came from reality TV, while he had established himself as a unique voice after winning Star Academy 4. Together, they formed a close and radiant couple, admired by the public. But in the shadows, cystic fibrosis was silently progressing.
Gregory, who had always refused to be reduced to his illness, fought with the same determination he put into his performances. Until the end.
A promise born in the ordeal
On April 30, 2007, while he was hoping for a lung transplant that would not happen, Grégory Lemarchal confided a final wish to Karine Ferri:
“Keep fighting. Tell them to never give up.”
A powerful message for all those affected by cystic fibrosis, but also for those who are still unaware of its existence.
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