Reggaeton star Don Omar reveals battle with cancer - determined spirit prevails
Reggaeton megastar Don Omar wrapped up the initial leg of his North America tour, yet broke some surprising news to his supporters. He's struggling with cancer. The celeb requests "optimistic vibes" and guarantees an update the day after surgery.
Reggaeton titan Don Omar publicly disclosed that he has cancer and declared war on it simultaneously. "Today I won't have cancer tomorrow," the 46-year-old wrote on Instagram. "Optimistic vibes are welcome," he added. With the pledge "We'll meet again soon," he concluded his post. He added the hashtag "#FuckCancer" afterwards.
As a photo, the Puerto Rican shared a snapshot of his hand. A hospital bracelet apparently hangs off his wrist. The type of cancer he's battling, Don Omar did not disclose. He also didn't mention which treatment he's now facing. A day after his first health post, he shared another, where he wrote that he is now cancer-free after surgery and recovering. He didn't talk about follow-up exams and treatments.
Nicknamed "The King of Reggaeton"
Don Omar is affectionately known as "The King of Reggaeton" by fans and the music press. He made the blend of Reggae, Hip-Hop, and Latin American pop popular worldwide at the start of the 2000s. His solo debut "The Last Don" was released in 2003 and was certified gold in the USA. With this success, he paved the way for stars of the genre like Bad Bunny or J Balvin, who are global sensations today.
For action movie fans, William Omar Landrón Rivera – his real name – was no unknown. In four films of the "Fast & Furious" series, he portrayed the character Rico Santos. His debut was in part 4 "Fast & Furious: New Model. Original Parts," his last appearance in part 9. In April, Don Omar recently completed the first part of his "Back to Reggaeton" tour.
