William Mebarak, Shakira’s father, would have suffered a strong health relapse: “It has worsened in the last hours”

The health of William Mebarak Chadid, father of Colombian singer Shakira, would be critical, according to recent reports.

According to several international media, the artist’s father would be hospitalized in Barranquilla, Colombia.

According to the Spanish journalist Jordi Martín, known for his proximity to the artist’s family, the state of Mebarak “has worsened in the last hours.”

In the midst of an interview, Martín indicated that Shakira’s Pope is “very delicate, the word that puts me in the message is: Eye that the dad is very delicate. ‘ Don William has had worsening in the last hours. He is going through a delicate health moment, ”he said.

Although the family has not issued an official statement, the journalist indicated that, although the artist is on tour, “she is very aware of her father.”

William Mebarak has been hospitalized on several occasions at Baroquilla and Barcelona due to several health problems.

In August 2022, after Shakira announced his separation from former soccer player Gerard Piqué, Mebarak suffered a fall that held a hospital in Barcelona several days.

The last time Shakira’s father was seen in public was on December 26 at the Malecón del Río, where a statue was inaugurated in honor of the singer.

It was on December 25, 2023 when the statue that pays tribute to Shakira in Barranquilla was inaugurated, which measures 6.20 meters high and is cast in bronze.

This was prepared by the Yino Márquez plastic artist, sculptor and coordinator of the Plastic Arts Programs of the District School of Popular Art and Traditions (EDA).

The revelation of the statue coincided with the 74th birthday of Nidia Ripoll, mother of Shakira and who, along with William Mebarak, were present at the event and whose reaction has become viral in networks.