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Through social networks, the singer has explained how her father is.
Shakira on her father’s health: “The fight continues”
Shakira surprised her followers a few hours ago after publishing a message with which she announced the latest news about her father’s health. William Mebarak, 92 years old. Through her Instagram profile, where she has more than 90 million followers, the singer has published a story with which he revealed that 18 days ago he had to urgently arrive in Barranquilla (Colombia), his native country, to be by his father’s side and fight alongside him.
“Yesterday, thanks to the great human and medical team from the Iberoamerica Clinic, and due to his incredible strength, I was able to take him back to my mother’s house, who never lets go of her hand,” explained the artist.
In the letter, Shakira wanted to praise her father. «The fight continues and, meanwhile, that smile of yours, which shines even in the most difficult moments, is my best example,” he continued. Furthermore, the singer wanted to thank all the expressions of affection received from her. «Thank you all for sending me your strength and love and also for never letting go of my hand,” he concluded. This way, William Mebarak He is already resting in the tranquility of his home with his wife and mother of the Colombian, Nidia Ripoll.
After making this family situation known, Shakira has chosen to remain in a discreet background, at least for now, since she has not revealed any more details about it.
What health problem has William Mebarak had?
On June 5, William Mebarak was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to a pneumonia picture. According to the Colombian media The Herlado, the singer’s father was permanently monitored. Fortunately, her health has improved and she has been able to return home to her family.
William Mebarak’s health problems
The artist’s father has been dragging for some timeor different health problems that started when Shakira He still lived in Barcelona with his two children. Time in which she was in full separation from Gerad Piqué.
In May 2022after having passed the covid, Mebarak also suffered a accidentally fell and hit his head, causing severe trauma. Months later, in October, William Mebarak suffered a stroke that took him to a medical center again. Furthermore, almost a year ago the artist’s father had to be operated on by neurosurgeon Fernando Hakimwho was responsible for placing a valve in his brain to combat the hydrocephalus (accumulation of an excessive amount of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain) that he suffers from.
