Patti Scialfa, wife of musician Bruce Springsteen, is in remission after living with multiple myeloma for over eight years, Springsteen announced Saturday. The 73-year-old has been battling the blood cancer since 2018, but her diagnosis was not made public until last year.
Springsteen, 76, shared the health update during a fundraising event for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Pan-Mass Challenge. He spoke about Scialfa's journey with the disease and expressed gratitude for the work of researchers, doctors, and nurses.
"As you know, Patti's been living with her multiple myeloma for over eight years, but now, thankfully, she is in remission," Springsteen told attendees at the virtual event. He emphasized that medical research is crucial for providing hope to families facing cancer.
Scialfa publicly disclosed her diagnosis in 2024 in the documentary "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band," explaining her reduced touring schedule. She cited the impact on her immune system as the reason for needing to be careful about her activities. At the time, she mentioned that she could still perform select songs on stage occasionally, describing it as her "new normal."
Bruce Springsteen noted that the couple has witnessed the efforts of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute throughout Scialfa's treatment. He stated that the experience taught them that medical research is not just an abstract concept but the source of hope when it is most needed.
Multiple myeloma is a cancer that develops in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell, according to the Mayo Clinic. Springsteen concluded his remarks by thanking the fundraiser participants, saying, "Patti and I are grateful for everything you continue to do – thank you."