Guggi on surviving an aneurysm, his religious upbringing, and life long friendship with Bono

Artist Guggi and his partner Gabriella Janni pictured in his Killiney studio.  Photo: Gerry Mooney

Artist Guggi and his partner Gabriella Janni pictured in his Killiney studio. Photo: Gerry Mooney

One night in 2021, Guggi knew something was very wrong. He and wife Gabriella had been having a “date night” – a phrase he loathes – and had had a bit to drink.

“It just stopped at the top of my head,” Guggi says. “It’s really weird and it’s really serious.”