The health of William Mebarak Chadid, father of the Colombian superstar Shakira, is in critical condition, according to recent reports.
Spanish journalist Jordi Martín, Known for its proximity to the artist’s family, he informed that the state of Mebarak “It has worsened in the last hours”, a situation that has generated maximum concern “in the environment close to the singer.
According to The information released last Thursday, April 24 in the El Gordo and La Flaca program (Univisión) already through the YouTube channel by Jordi Martín, William Mebarak, 93, is hospitalized in Barranquilla.
“Shakira’s dad is very delicate . They tell me that he has had an important worsening in the last hours, “said the paparazzo.
The family, so far, has not issued any official statement. However, media such as TV Azteca and Ventaneando pointed out that Shakira would have decided to temporarily interrupt his tour Women no longer cry World Tour in Latin America to move to Colombia and accompany their father at this difficult time.
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What does Shakira’s father have?
William Mebarak He has been facing serious health problems for almost three years . According to Martín, it all started after a domestic accident in Barcelona in 2022, which occurred on the same day that Shakira discovered the infidelity of Gerard Piqué and faced the rupture of his relationship.
“That day, Don William suffered a severe fall, was hospitalized, intervened in the brain and, since then, he has had multiple relapses, “said the journalist.
Since that accident, Mebarak’s health has been committed several times. In 2022, he underwent emergency surgery after suffering trauma Craneoecephalic.
Then, in 2023, he had be intervened again for the placement of a hakim type valve due to a diagnosis of hydrocephalus a condition that causes fluid accumulation in the brain and can be potentially deadly if not properly.
It should be noted that, in June 2024, the singer’s father He had already had to be admitted to a Barranquilla clinic, which evidenced the fragile character of his recovery.
The recent worsening of William Mebarak occurs while Shakira is going through a new professional stage after his return to the scenarios, which began with a vibrant presentation with Bizarrap at the Coachella 2025 Festival. However, her father’s health has forced the artist to change her priorities once again.
Until the closing of this edition, Shakira has not made public statements about his father’s state.
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