The 54-year-old magician couldnt contain his excitement when he took to Instagram on Monday to announce to the world that his son Johnnys cancer is in remission six years after the 7-year-old trooper wasfirst diagnosedwith acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2015. The "Mindfreak" star founded the Johnny Crisstopher Childrens Charitable Foundation in 2008. And they had to make really decisions that no one should ever be faced with you know. THIS is happening right now. In 2016, Angel opened up to People about the side effects of cancer treatments. Photo by: n/a. He also runs a charity foundation named after his kid,Johnny Christopher Childrens Charitable Foundation, whose goal is to raise awareness regarding pediatric cancer, provide funds for research, and ultimately cure it. After a standing ovation for his breathtaking show, Angel became emotional as he called his son up on to the stage. The ex-couple, who got married in 2015 and divorced in 2016, share two children. Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos was born on February 16, 2014 in Australia. Now, the dad and magician is staying strong while helping his son Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos fight for his life. The stunt took 2 minutes. It was a scramble to the hospital (not specified) from Planet Hollywood, where Wednesday, Angel had returned after a COVID-forced pause. A note to viewers said that Johnny Crisstopher in 2015 was diagnosed with cancer. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well. Criss said Johnny is expected to be back in the hospital next week. What is the relationship of Criss Angel? Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos was born in the Year of the Horse. Johnny was diagnosed with leukemia in 2015 when he was 20 months old. Criss Angel , his wife Shaunyl Benson with sons Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos and Xristos Yanni Sarantakos attend the unveiling of a large scale. As per our current Database, Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020). People don't realize it. The 51-year-old magician spoke to TMZ at the Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday and shared. Hearing the good news about their sons health, Criss and Shaunyl are happier than ever. or redistributed. Adems, Criss Angel destac en su publicacin "debemos abrazar lo que no podemos controlar, con coraje, fuerza y amor para siempre" e invit a sus seguidores a celebrar la vida este 2020. News that Criss Angel had a wife and son came out in 2015. "He's been in remission, but unfortunately he had a relapse and he's going back into the. It was only 11 months ago that Criss told DailyMailTV that Johnny had received his last chemotherapy treatment. pic.twitter.com/1CvQysgJ4o, Criss Angel (@CrissAngel) November 5, 2021. Criss Angel comparti que su primognito, Johnny Crisstopher, fue diagnosticado nuevamente con cncer. Therefore, Angel asked his fans' kindness in reposting or sharing the video's YouTube link on their social media accounts so that the nearly fourteen-minute clip would get a wider reach. Children/Kids Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos, Xristos Yanni (Sons) Height 6 ft (1.83 m) . The comments below have not been moderated, By You pray to God that it will, because you cannot understand what it feels like to see your son have spinal taps and blood transfusions and all that stuff. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'hollywoodmask_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',613,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-hollywoodmask_com-medrectangle-4-0'); While Angel and his wife Benson are both actively working towards helping cancer patients and their son, the fact that he shared a son with her was completely unknown just until he shared his kid was battling cancer. The Mindfreak star also revealed that the family are currently in LA to treat his eldest son to a great time before he has to go back into treatment including trips to Disneyland and Universal Studios theme parks. Benson too has been doing her best to raise awareness regarding childhood cancer and often posts about her son's battle against leukemia. He has been featured on ET Online, Daily Mail Online, TMZ, and more. ", One child every two minutes is diagnosed with cancer, the illusionist tells viewers. Family first: Criss Angel walked the red carpet with Shaunyl - who was pregnant at the time - and Johnny Crisstopher in Las Vegas in January where he revealed his son has overcome a three-year battle with lymphoblastic leukemia, Tough times: Criss and Johnny Chrisstopher seen together, Big get: The famed illusionist spoke to DailyMailTV during opening night of his new Las Vegas residency MINDFREAK at Planet Hollywood. Criss Angel with his wife and a son. Criss Angel's son, Johnny Crisstopher, was 1 year old when the family got the devastating news that he had leukemia. This is the most important post I have ever made, the magician wrote. And when shes not writing songs, Shaunyl takes care of her sons as a good mother. ", Criss Angel is seen at a Cure 4 The Kids Foundation event in Nevada. Benson describes herself as a mother to a cancer warrior on herInstagram. Criss Angel 's 5-year-old son, Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos, has had a cancer relapse. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', Criss Angel was married to an actress Shaunyl Benson.. Criss Angel is stepping up in a big way in the fight against childhood cancer. Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos, best known for being a Family Member, was born in Australia on Sunday, February 16, 2014. He has been featured on ET Online, Daily Mail Online, TMZ, and more. 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When Angel shared the footage on Instagram Monday, he called it "the most important post I have ever made. Currently, Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos is 9 years, 0 months and 13 days old. Magician Criss Angel has announced that his 7-year-old son Johnnys cancer is in remission. Tickets would . He said: 'One child every two minutes is diagnosed with cancer and cancer is the leading cause of death among children by disease. container: 'taboola-below-article-thumbnails-3rd', Criss Angels Son Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos Is A Cancer Survivor, Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos: Name Meaning, A post shared by Criss Angel (@crissangel). Criss Angel and Wife Shaunyl Benson Are Parents to a Superhero'. Don't miss the big stories. The 54-year-old magician couldn't contain his excitement when he took to Instagram on Monday to announce to the world that his son Johnny's cancer is in remission six years after the 7-year-old. Criss Angel posted Friday, Ran to the hospital early this morning where my love Shaunyl had to have an emergency C-section 35 weeks into her pregnancy.. Criss was married to Shaunyl from 2015-2016 before divorcing and have yet to remarry. Walfredo Reyes Jr., who famously backed Debbie Reynolds when he was still a teenager, says Chicago doesnt rehearse. The famed magician was in his late 40s while his wife was 23 at the time of the wedding. The 47-year-old magician never confirmed that he had a child let alone that he married the boy's Australian mother.Part of his private life was revealed to public on Friday when he posted a photo. Sad: Criss Angel revealed on Monday his son Johnny's cancer has returned after a previous three-year battle with a rare form of leukemia. MAGICIAN CRISS ANGEL SHAVES 5-YEAR-OLD SON'S HEAD AMID CANCER BATTLE: 'WE MUST EMBRACE WHAT WE CANT CONTROL', "THIS is childhood cancer. His wife Shaunyl Benson was seen at the hospital with Johnny as a nurse with a puppet drew blood from the boy. TODAY OUR SON JOHNNY CRISSTOPHER WILL FINALLY RING THE BELL SYMBOLIZING HIS REMISSION AND THE END OF HIS TREATMENT! "This horrible disease impacts not just the children but all those that love them. Johnny after three years completed his final day of treatment in December, 2019, and Criss held Johnny while thanking his supporters, but less than a year later Johnny's cancer returned. Because of the COVID-19 virus, they [family of pediatric cancer patients] lost their job. But he'd been married for a year by that time. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. The 51-year-old magician - real name Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos - was seen arriving at LAX on Monday with son Johnny Crisstopher as he divulged the sad news. , updated "Born January 22nd 5:03pm, 8 pounds exactly!" is Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos professionally known as Criss Angel. It was also the first time Angel spoke publicly about having a child. Angel said that he will be giving out details on the gala sometime next year. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto, A screen capture of Criss Angel on the day his daughter, Ilusia Angelina Sarantakos, was born about a month prematurely on Nov. 5, 2021. Criss Angel is blissfully over the moon and this time isnt presenting an illusion. All rights reserved. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. He also launched the Johnny Crisstopher Children's Charitable Foundationan organization that raises awareness of pediatric cancer and provides funds for research and treatment. Inset: Bryan Steffy/Getty. 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