Shakira’s Father Hospitalized: A Timeline of Health Struggles and Family Support
William Mebarak, Shakira’s father, has been hospitalized due to pneumonia at a hospital in Barranquilla, Colombia, since Wednesday, June 5th. According to local media, he is in the intensive care unit at the Iberian American Clinic, as decided by his doctors.
.jpg "William Mebarak, Shakira’s father, has been hospitalized due to pneumonia at a hospital in Barranquilla, Colombia, since Wednesday, June 5th. According to local media, he is in the intensive care unit at the Iberian American Clinic, as decided by his doctors.")
Shakira’s Vigilance:
Reports indicate that Shakira is fully aware of her father’s condition and frequently travels between Miami and Barranquilla to care for him. The last public appearance of Shakira’s father was in late December of last year when he visited the statue made by artist “Yino Marquez” for Shakira, placed in “Malecón del Río.”
A Close Bond:
The Colombian singer maintains a very close relationship with her father, having written her first album “Magia” for him. Additionally, he was responsible for promoting her career by acting as her representative and handling her media affairs.
Health Challenges in 2022:
Shakira’s father was hospitalized twice in 2022. The first instance was after a fall, which required emergency surgery due to the discovery of blood clots in his brain. These events coincided with Shakira’s separation from former football player Gerard Piqué.
Second Hospitalization:
In October of the same year, he was hospitalized again in Barcelona, where he stayed for two weeks before being discharged. Shakira shared a video of her helping her father with rehabilitation exercises in the hospital, where he was able to move his legs, bringing joy to the singer, who shared the video on her social media accounts.
Finally:
Shakira’s dedication to her father’s well-being is evident through her constant support and care during his health struggles. Her close bond with her father continues to be a source of strength for both of them.
