The Journal de Montreal published some sad news May 6th: Uncle Jacques Villeneuve, Gilles’ younger brother, suffers from cancer.
Uncle Jacques, aged 60, raced his snowmobile in Valcourt and Trois-Rivieres this past winter. However, he admitted yesterday that he did not feel well at the time.
Villeneuve is a two-time Formula Atlantic series’ and Can-Am champion. He also raced in the Indy Car series, and even got a small taste of Formula 1 back in the ‘80s.
“Jacques Sr” was suffering from abdominal pain when he decided to consult his doctor a few weeks ago. He learned that he has a type of intestinal cancer.
Villeneuve will return to the hospital next week and his doctor will evaluate a treatment.
“What’s not encouraging is that I’ve been told that the cancer is well advanced. I have little chance of recovering,” Villeneuve told the Journal de Montreal.
We wish him good luck. He’s a great fighter.
Uncle Jacques, aged 60, raced his snowmobile in Valcourt and Trois-Rivieres this past winter. However, he admitted yesterday that he did not feel well at the time.
Villeneuve is a two-time Formula Atlantic series’ and Can-Am champion. He also raced in the Indy Car series, and even got a small taste of Formula 1 back in the ‘80s.
“Jacques Sr” was suffering from abdominal pain when he decided to consult his doctor a few weeks ago. He learned that he has a type of intestinal cancer.
Villeneuve will return to the hospital next week and his doctor will evaluate a treatment.
“What’s not encouraging is that I’ve been told that the cancer is well advanced. I have little chance of recovering,” Villeneuve told the Journal de Montreal.
We wish him good luck. He’s a great fighter.
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| Uncle Jacques Villeneuve, 1986 Indy 500 (Photo: IMS) |