Alci Acosta hospitalized in intensive care in Barranquilla

Colombian bolero singer and pianist Alci Acosta has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Clínica La Misericordia Internacional in Barranquilla. His son, Checo Acosta, confirmed the hospitalization, stating that the 87-year-old artist is experiencing complications affecting his kidneys and prostate.

While the family has not disclosed a specific diagnosis or the expected duration of his stay, they reported that the singer is currently stable and under constant medical supervision. The news has prompted widespread support from fans and colleagues across the Latin American music industry.

Acosta has a history of medical challenges, including spinal surgery for lumbar stenosis in 2023 and complications from COVID-19 in 2020. He remains one of Colombia's most iconic romantic music performers, with a career spanning over six decades.