Rapper Sheikh Haikel reveals that he has stage 4 cancer

Sheikh Haikel also disclosed the news of his cancer diagnosis on Instagram on Sept 4, as he had told friends he was fine despite them noticing he had lost weight.

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Published Sep 04, 2026, 03:52 PM

Updated Sep 05, 2026, 02:16 AM

Sheikh Haikel has been diagnosed with stage four colon cancer and is undergoing treatment after surgery, as confirmed by his wife Anna Belle Francis.

He shared his diagnosis publicly, expressing his determination to continue working and remain active in his business and new podcast.

The couple hope that sharing his condition will encourage open conversations and support for others facing similar challenges.

SINGAPORE – Local rapper and businessman Sheikh Haikel has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and has undergone surgery, his wife Anna Belle Francis told Malay-language newspaper Berita Harian.

In a telephone interview with BH on Sept 4, Anna Belle, 48, disclosed that the tumour Sheikh is suffering from is aggressive, and he is undergoing treatment to fight the cancer.

Sheikh, 50, also shared the news of his cancer diagnosis in a video on Instagram on Sept 4.

“With the heaviest of hearts, I would like to say and tell everyone who is watching this that I have fourth-stage cancer,” he said, while holding back his tears.

The veteran entertainer said he is disclosing his condition now, as he had told friends he was fine despite them noticing he had lost weight.

When asked, Anna Belle, a former actress and host-turned-entrepreneur, had assured them that he was fine.

“I would also like to take this chance to apologise on behalf of my wife Anna Belle Francis, who only followed what I asked her to do,” he said. “I haven’t been feeling good recently, and I don’t want something to happen and me not telling everybody.”

He added: “I would like everybody to know that I am going to give it my best shot... The fact that I’ve shared this with everybody has made me feel better.”

Sheikh Haikel and Anna Belle Francis in a file photo from September 2024. PHOTO: ST FILE

Sheikh Haikel and Anna Belle Francis in a file photo from September 2024.

In a message to BH, Anna Belle admitted that it was not easy for their family to accept or share the news.

However, Sheikh said in the BH report that he does not want the cancer diagnosis to be the end of his life and career.

Instead, he is determined to continue working throughout his treatment, including remaining involved in their food business, Hai Ge Ji.

He will also launch a new podcast titled Final Applause, which will serve as a platform for him to speak openly and honestly about his experience facing cancer and undergoing treatment.

Sheikh and Anna Belle, who have three children, said they hope that informing the public about his health condition will pave the way for more meaningful conversations, offer support and help those who may be going through a similar experience.

9月4日，谢赫·海克尔在Instagram上公布了他被诊断出癌症的消息。此前，尽管朋友们注意到他体重减轻了，但他还是告诉朋友们他一切都好。

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发布于 2026 年 9 月 4 日下午 3:52

更新于2026年9月5日凌晨2:16

谢赫·海克尔被诊断出患有四期结肠癌，手术后正在接受治疗，他的妻子安娜·贝尔·弗朗西斯证实了这一消息。

他公开了自己的病情，并表达了继续工作、积极参与公司运营和新播客节目的决心。

这对夫妇希望通过公开他的病情，鼓励大家坦诚交流，并为面临类似挑战的人们提供支持。

新加坡——当地说唱歌手兼商人谢赫·海克尔被诊断出患有 4 期结肠癌，并已接受手术，他的妻子安娜·贝尔·弗朗西斯告诉马来语报纸《每日新闻》。

9 月 4 日，48 岁的安娜·贝尔在接受 BH 电话采访时透露，谢赫所患的肿瘤具有侵袭性，他正在接受治疗以对抗癌症。

50岁的谢赫于9月4日在Instagram上发布了一段视频，分享了他被诊断出患有癌症的消息。

“我怀着无比沉痛的心情告诉所有正在观看这段视频的人，我得了四期癌症，”他强忍着泪水说道。

这位资深艺人表示，他现在公开自己的病情，是因为尽管朋友们注意到他瘦了，但他还是告诉他们自己没事。

当被问及此事时，曾是演员和主持人、后转型为企业家的安娜·贝尔向他们保证，他很好。

“我也想借此机会代表我的妻子安娜·贝尔·弗朗西斯道歉，她只是按照我的要求做的，”他说。“我最近身体不太舒服，我不想发生什么事而没有告诉大家。”

他补充道：“我想让大家知道，我会尽我最大的努力……和大家分享这件事让我感觉好多了。”

谢赫·海克尔和安娜·贝尔·弗朗西斯于2024年9月拍摄的资料照片。照片来源：ST档案

2024 年 9 月的资料照片中，谢赫·海克尔和安娜·贝尔·弗朗西斯。

安娜·贝尔在给BH的一条信息中承认，对他们的家人来说，接受或分享这个消息并不容易。

然而，谢赫在BH的报道中表示，他不希望癌症诊断成为他生命和事业的终结。

相反，他决心在治疗期间继续工作，包括继续参与他们的食品生意“海歌记”。

他还将推出一个名为《最后的掌声》的新播客，作为他公开、诚实地讲述自己面对癌症和接受治疗经历的平台。

谢赫和安娜·贝尔育有三个孩子，他们表示，希望通过向公众通报他的健康状况，能够为更有意义的对话铺平道路，为那些可能正在经历类似情况的人提供支持和帮助。