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One year ago, Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano bravely faced a serious health condition that could have ended his life.

Gary Valenciano

On May 6, 2018, the OPM singer underwent an emergency open heart surgery after feeling a severe chest pain while performing.

Gary was found to have 95 percent blockage in a main artery to his heart, a condition sometimes called "The Widow Maker” and afflicting mostly males.

READ: Gary Valenciano assures fans he is doing well after emergency open heart surgery

In a video uploaded on his Instagram page, Gary thanked his family, doctors and friends for all their support during this challenging point in his life.

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The people here are just a few of the many who came to visit me, work on me, and pray with me. You know who you are. It's from this newly strengthened heart that I say thank you. . Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

A post shared by Gary Valenciano (@garyvalenciano) on May 6, 2019 at 3:53am PDT

Meanwhile, several celebrities reacted to his post even his good friend Martin Nievera, who is extremely happy that he is doing well after this ordeal.

He posted, “Happy you are well bro, actually better then well. Now let's push forward!!!”

Aside from heart surgery, the OPM icon also survived cancer scare in 2018.

Gary Valenciano is now cancer-free