He is said to be gravely ill. The manager has received visits from close friends and family. Vilanova has been battling cancer of the throat since November 2011.
The manager was forced to step down in the summer of 2013 after suffering a relapse of the disease. Tito Vilanova was replaced by Gerardo 'Tata' Martino.
Vilanova had a tumour removed from his parotid gland in November 2011, being treated by chemotherapy and radio therapy.
He was appointed Barcelona manager at the end of the 2011-12 campaign.
Vilanova's Azulgrana side equaled the record points total set by Real Madrid the season before, reaching 100.
He had become assistant manager to Pep Guardiola in 2008.
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