Europe 2 Broadcast Marked by emotion as Presenter Patrik Hezucký Battles Illness
The morning broadcast of Europe 2 today was filled with palpable sadness as presenters Leoš Mareš and katka Říhová addressed the absence of their colleague, Patrik Hezucký. The emotional atmosphere followed recent reports of Hezucký’s significant weight loss and his surprising appearance at a recent podcast filming without a wheelchair.
Mareš and Říhová revealed they visited Hezucký at his cottage yesterday, describing a positive visit filled with conversation and play with their children. despite looking forward to participating in the broadcast, Hezucký was ultimately unable to appear. “he won’t broadcast today, but that doesn’t mean he’s not here with us,” Mareš shared, adding that Hezucký had sent a message at 5:42 apologizing for his absence. “So he’s not apologizing, I’m apologizing to him,” Mareš continued.
The broadcast continued with Jakub Kohák, but the presenters struggled to maintain their usual cheerful tone. The gravity of the situation became particularly evident when a listener inquired about Hezucký’s condition,prompting a moment of silence on air.both Mareš and Říhová appeared visibly emotional, struggling to find words.”I think that what is happening now can be felt on the air and here between us even without anything being said. We keep our fingers crossed for Patrik and think of him,” Mareš said. He later left the studio half an hour before the broadcast’s conclusion.
Adding to the outpouring of support, Hezucký’s wife posted a message on Instagram this morning stating, “remember who made the hardest chapters of your life easier just by being there with you. Those are your people.” She concluded with, “I will never, never, never forget you.” At 6:37, Hezucký sent a photo to the broadcast team, who reciprocated with a photo of their own.