Writer Baricco has second bone marrow transplant

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 16 - Italian writer Alessandro Baricco, whose 1994 theatrical monologue Novecento became Mediterraneo Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore's first English language film, has just been discharged form a Milan hospital after undergoing a second bone marrow transplant for a rare form of blood cancer, the 65-year-old Turin born novelist and playwright said Wednesday.
    "I now you shouldn't use social media like this. ..It's been 41 very tough days but I've got through it thanks to my partner Gloria who is fantastic," he said on social media.
    Baricco said the operation at San Raffaele Hospital had been a success and he was keen to get back in the saddle, with his next gig being a recital with the French Labèque sisters at La Scala at the end of October. (ANSA).