After he got over a serious health problem that put his life in danger, this Wednesday, 6.9. William Mebarak Chadid celebrates 92 years of life. It is precisely for this reason that the singer Shakira He did not miss the opportunity to celebrate his father’s life.

Journalist, writer and aspiring priest: he is William Mebarak Chadid, Shakira’s 91-year-old father

Along with a tender photo with him, the Colombian woman dedicated a few simple but profound words to her father. “Happy birthday to my best friend and the love of my life!”the artist wrote.

This post was commented on by fans and friends of the translator. One of them was Carlos Vives. “Hug to big William. I love you Shakhe expressed.

“A great human being and a beautiful person”wrote the famous father Alberto Cutié.

“The real man who will never stop loving you, the real one”said one user.

Shakira’s father is of Lebanese descent, but was born in New York. He emigrated to Colombia when he was only five years old.

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During his years, he was involved in various trades, such as writer, radio announcer, jeweler, trader, patrolman, insurance agent, literature teacher and even journalist.

Along with the singer, William Mebarak Chadid is the father of eight other children, one of whom died, the result of a previous marriage. He is married to Nidia del Carmen Ripoll, Shakira’s mother. (AND)