Bocelli revealed on social media before his death that he and his family were both diagnosed with COVID-19. "This epidemic, which has had a great impact all over the world, has also affected me and my family. Out of respect for those patients infected with COVID-19 virus, I decided not to share this news. I don't want to alarm my fans and hope to protect the privacy of my family. " Bocelli revealed that by the end of March, he and his family had recovered.