The music world in Colombia is mourning the death of Joan Sebastian Alarcón Rozosinger from Barranquilla and former participant of “La Voz Colombia”, who died after a long fight against cancer.
The artist, who in 2023 publicly revealed his diagnosis of stage IV kidney cancer with peritoneal metastasishad become a symbol of perseverance by continuing to sing despite health difficulties.
Joan Sebastián Alarcón exhibited medical negligence 7 days before dying
However, days before his death, Alarcón set off alarm bells by denouncing a alleged medical negligence in the Portoazul Clinic of Barranquillawhere he claimed to have waited more than 30 hours to receive care.
“MURDERERS! Portoazul Barranquilla Clinic. 30 hours waiting to be treated with a diagnosis as serious as stage IV renal cell cancer…” the singer wrote in a publication on October 13.
According to him, he remained “lying on a rusty stretcher from 5:00 a.m. to 10:35 p.m. without examination or pain treatment or palliative care,” despite his delicate state of health.
He even pointed out that the doctors would have confused his oncological condition with kidney stoneswhich would have aggravated their situation.
“If something happens in the next few days inside or outside this institution, I hold the Portoazul Clinic and all its medical staff responsible,” he warned in that same message.
Clinic that treated the musician distances itself from his death
Given the controversy generated by the artist’s complaints, the Portoazul Auna Clinic He regretted his death and rejected accusations of negligence.
“We express our most sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Joan Sebastián Alarcón. We emphatically reject the statements that question the quality of the care provided. Since his admission, the patient received comprehensive and timely care in accordance with quality and safety protocols,” the institution said in a statement.
Who was Joan Sebastián Alarcón?
Joan Sebastian Alarcón Rozo became known in 2012 during his participation in “The Colombian voice”where he was part of the team of the Venezuelan singer-songwriter Ricardo Montaner.
Throughout his career he released songs like “You are not there”, “Conquered”, “Feel again” y “Summer love”. Additionally, he served as coach vocal and continued to share his passion for music on social networks.
His death leaves a deep mark among his followers and in the Colombian musical community.
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