Is Shakira Still Alive? Check Shakira Birthday, Age, Bio, Family, Height, and More

Is Shakira Still Alive?

Shakira's death was widely reported earlier this week, raising concern among fans all across the world. The March 2022 rumor, on the other hand, has since been established as a complete hoax, the latest in a long line of false celebrity death reports. Luckily, the singer is still alive and thriving, with hits like Hips Don't Lie and Whenever, Wherever.

On Saturday, rumors of the singer's death gathered steam after a 'R.I.P. Shakira' Facebook page received nearly one million 'likes.' Those who read the 'About' portion of the website were given a credible narrative of the Colombian singer's death:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Saturday (March 19, 2022), our beloved singer Shakira passed away. Shakira was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla. She will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”

Hundreds of fans instantly began posting condolence notes on the Facebook page, voicing their regret at the death of the great 45-year-old singer. Whereas some trusting followers trusted the post, others were wary right away, possibly having learned their lesson from the slew of false celebrity death rumors that have surfaced in recent months. Some speculated that the news had not been broadcast on any major Colombian network, implying that it was a hoax, as the death of a musician of Shakira's status would be big news across the country.

Shakira Living or Dead

Shakira's representatives formally confirmed her death on Sunday (March 20). "She joins a lengthy line of celebrities who have fallen victim to this hoax. “She joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimised by this hoax. She's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” Some admirers have expressed their displeasure with the fraudulent news, calling it irresponsible, upsetting, and insulting to the singer's fans. Others argue that this demonstrates her worldwide popularity.

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Shakira Profile

Shakira Bio

Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is a Colombian singer who has had recognition in both Spanish and English-speaking countries and was one of the most popular Latin American recording artists in the early 2000s. Shakira, who was born in Colombia to a Lebanese father and a Colombian mother, began belly dancing at a young age and began creating songs and participating in talent shows by the age of ten. Shakira was signed to a record deal after an audition with a Sony Corp. executive in 1990, thanks to the help of a local theatre producer. Magia (1991) and Peligro (1993), her first two albums, were only moderately popular. Shakira began her music career with Pies descalzos after taking a break from recording to perform in the Latin soap serial El oasis (1995).

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Аѕ fаr аѕ hеr реrѕоnаl lіfе gоеѕ, Ѕhаkіrа wаѕ іn а rеlаtіоnѕhір wіth Аntоnіо dе lа Rúа ѕіnсе 2000. Аftеr nеаrlу 11 уеаrѕ оf а lоng rеlаtіоnѕhір, thеу brоkе uр mutuаllу аftеr Аntоnіо fіlеd а lаwѕuіt аgаіnѕt hеr. Тhе fоllоwіng уеаr, Ѕhаkіrа bеgаn а rеlаtіоnѕhір wіth FС Ваrсеlоnа dеfеndеr Gеrаrd Ріquе whоm ѕhе mеt аt hеr muѕіс vіdео ѕhооt fоr FІFА Wоrld Сuр 2010. Тhе соuрlе hаѕ twо bаbіеѕ tоgеthеr thоugh thеу аrе nоt уеt оffісіаllу mаrrіеd.

Shakira Birthday and Age

Shakira, who was born on February 2, 1977, is 45 years old today, March 21, 2022. Shаkirа's саrееr got off to a shaky start when her first two albums failed to meet the expectations. It was actually her fourth album that propelled her to fame in Latin America and eventually around the world. She has received the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and has a record for selling more than 125 million records all over the world. 

Shakira Family

She was born to William Mebarak Chadid and Nidia Ripoll Torrado. Tonino Mebarak, Lucy Mebarak, Patricia Mebarak, Ana Mebarak, Antonio Mebarak, and Moises Mebara are her siblings. Since childhood, Shakira started writing poems with the typewriter that her father gifted her when she was seven. Writing songs, singing, and belly dancing has become her mainstream hobbies when she was a child. She started participating in local events and theaters and eventually signed for recording albums after she impressed Sony’s Columbia executive with her performance. 

Shakira Height

Her height is 1.57 meters and she weighs 54 kg. She is trilingual, speaking Arabic, Italian, English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Shakira is known as the Queen of Latin Music and is known for her versatility in music, which has gained her a large fan following throughout the world.

Shakira Net Worth

Shakira's net worth is estimated to be around $400 million. Most of her earnings come from her album and record sale. Shakira also owns a YouTube channel which is regarded as the 50th most subscribed YouTube channel in the world. Apart from this, Shakira also owns a beauty line and another brand of perfumes and fragrances. Her major source of income is from her world tour. However, she has also been a part of various high-grossing movies. She is also an activist and founder of a Colombian charity for poor children. Shakira is well-known for her philanthropic works. Even after so many years in the industry, she is still considered one of the most popular female singers in the world.