(Credit: ©Danny Lowe)

Bass-baritone Gidon Saks has been diagnosed with an neuroendocrine tumor, which has metastasized and is inoperable.

His godson, Sam Dagul set up a Gofundme in hopes of raising 9,000 euros in support of Saks.

In the fundraiser, Dagul wrote, “Gidon is an incredibly kind, courageous and generous man who has brought so much joy, love and warmth into my family’s life. He has always been a strong and loving presence, someone who can make me smile even during the most difficult of times. He’s also one of the quickest-witted people I know. Gidon devoted his life to music. As an opera singer, he travelled around the world performing, and I was incredibly lucky to have him take me along to experience some of his performances, those are memories I’ll always treasure. Eventually, he settled into teaching, sharing his love and knowledge of singing and stagecraft. Gidon has given so much to the those around him, and now, as he faces one of the hardest challenges of his life, we want to do everything we can to give something back.”

He added, “He has not performed since June 2025, and his funds are getting incredibly low. Our priority is to make sure he receives all the care and assistance he needs, and that he is as comfortable as possible throughout this difficult time. We hope to raise money to help with his care, treatment, day-to-day needs and any additional support that may make life a little easier for him. We’re initially setting a fundraising target of £5,000, with the hope of eventually reaching £10,000 if we’re able to. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a genuine difference and help us give Gidon the support he deserves. He has given me so much throughout my life, and I want to do everything I possibly can for him now, just as he has done for me over the years.”

Over the years Saks has performed with the Royal Opera House, Opéra National de Paris, the San Francisco Opera, the Berlin State Opera, the Houston Grand Opera, the Teatro Real in Madrid, the New York City Opera, at La Monnaie, the English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, Scottish Opera, and the Grand Théâtre de Genève.