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I have just received an Email confirming a rumor that has been circulating for many weeks. Many knew that Nick was suffering an asbestos-related cancer (probably related to his NYPD duties), but no one would (or could) confirm the seriousness of his deterioration.
This is sad news indeed.
Any one with further information or details, please contact me so I can update the story on my website.
And say a prayer for Nick, Frank and Tom.
Clay Cole
CAPRIS LEAD-SINGER NICK SANTOS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AMID CANCER RUMORS
November 24: There have been rumors circulating for weeks that Nick Santos was deteriorating from an illness, and as a result, the popular doo wop group would disband. Noone from the group would respond to direct questions, but I have received this account from an audience member at Cool Bobby B's Doo Wop Convention in Las Vegas, where Nick and the Capris appeared.
"Lead singer Nick Santamaria (aka/Nick Santos) did well, in spite of a struggle to keep his breath while singing and near exhaustion between songs. He talked with the audience and mentioned he has had one lung removed due to an asbestos-related cancer (Mesothelioma). He said his condition was terminal. After their performance, Nick told the other group members backstage that he will no longer perform, as he had great difficulty this night and did not think he had it in him anymore to continue with performances. He told his fellow Capris that as of that night, November 18, 2007, The Capris are disbanded. "
Nick was an original member of the Carpris in the early 60s, then served in the Army and was a decorated detective in the NYPD. Other group members Frank Reina and Tom Ferrara could not be reacxhed for comment
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