Won first place at the international song contest “Eurovision” Salvador Gathered was in the hospital due to a congenital heart defect. More recently it became known that the state of the Portuguese singer has deteriorated significantly.

27-year-old Salvador for a couple days in the hospital due to a congenital heart defect. It was placed in the hospital Santa Cruz in Lisbon on September 19. His condition got worse all the time, because the artist needs a heart transplant. Now the doctors are waiting for a donor. “The state of health of El Salvador Gathered does not allow him to leave the intensive care unit of the hospital in Lisbon. The forecast is saved, and his visits are limited”, said the representative of the medical establishment, which is now an artist.

According to the doctors, the condition of the singer deteriorated due to excessive load. Following an international competition, El Salvador has given dozens of concerts around the world. In late August, the contractor had to cancel his performances at three of their concerts. He promised fans that he would return to the stage, if the transplant will be successful. Which would be restored and gather forces, El Salvador took a break.

At this point, the performer is connected to a special apparatus. “Now he feels much better since all the important functions of the body instead of bodies of cars,” say the doctors.

At the last concert 8 Sep fans have released a lot of red balls in the shape of a heart on the singer said, “I Hope one of them will help me.” The concert was also attended by his parents and his sister Louise, lasted only one hour. Salvador couldn’t finish the song, because the emotions took over.

Singer Jamal, who won in Eurovision 2016 is not indifferent, conveying the singer’s words of encouragement to her instagram. “We need to pray for you! Of power to you, El Salvador! You’ll be fine! With love, Jamal,” says the artist.

For the sake of the performer, the organizers of “Eurovision” even a little changed the rules of the contest. He was allowed to miss rehearsal, it is the heart of the singer could simply not withstand the physical stress. He won with the song “Amar pelos dois”, where sings about a heart that will stand and will be able to love for two. It was supported by many guests and participants, due to which El Salvador scored a record number of points — 758.