Overview
- Elena revealed the diagnosis in a Bunte interview that primarily introduced her partner, entrepreneur Nick Mulder.
- She said her father has become calmer and more affectionate since the illness, and that he and Nick enjoy playing chess together.
- No details were provided on when the cancer was diagnosed, what treatment he is receiving, or his current medical status, and Mathieu has issued no statement.
- In a separate interview last year, Mathieu said he underwent regular medical checkups and felt well for his age without mentioning a diagnosis.
- German entertainment outlets have widely repeated the disclosure and note that prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Germany.