• Social media claims triggered speculation over the artist’s health condition
• Official sources reject the reports and confirm he remains in stable condition

The manager of Lebanese singer Fadel Shaker, Iyad Al-Nakib, has denied the authenticity of reports circulated on social media over the past hours claiming that the artist had died while in detention, stressing that the rumours are completely unfounded and not based on any credible source.

Al-Nakib said in press remarks that Shaker is in good health and remains in a stable condition, adding that he is not suffering from any serious medical issues that would cause concern or justify the spread of such claims.

He also noted that he had contacted the artist’s lawyer, Amata Mubarak, earlier in the day, who likewise confirmed that Fadel Shaker’s health condition is stable and that there is no cause for alarm, describing the circulating reports as false.

The manager explained that his team chose not to engage directly with the rumours through official statements on social media in order to avoid amplifying them or giving them additional reach, pointing out that such news often spreads rapidly despite being denied.

Social media platforms had seen widespread circulation earlier in the day of inaccurate reports about Shaker’s death, reviving debate over his health status, especially following previous reports of diabetes-related complications in late November 2025, alongside his ongoing legal proceedings.

On the legal front, attention is turning to the upcoming hearing on Friday, April 24, where final arguments are expected in the cases against him, which include charges related to incitement to murder, terrorism financing, and illegal weapons possession.

Some assessments suggest possible significant developments in the case, particularly after testimony from claimant Hilal Hammoud during a previous session in February as part of the Sidon incidents file.

Another decisive session is also expected on May 26, after the Lebanese military court postponed a previous hearing in March at the request of the defense team to submit additional documents.

These hearings are considered pivotal in the case linked to the Abra clashes between the Lebanese army and the group of Ahmad al-Assir, a case that continues to draw wide attention in Lebanon.