Willie Colon hospitalized in New York, family has not commented

willie colon, the Puerto Rican–born composer and trombonist from the Bronx, was hospitalized in New York this Friday at age 75, and some media say he was treated for respiratory problems on Feb. 20, 2026.

Willie Colon hospitalized in New York

The news that Willie Colón was taken to a New York hospital surfaced across social platforms on Thursday, Feb. 19, and was noted again on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, when outlets cited respiratory trouble as the reason for an emergency admission; the musician is 75 years old and was born in the Bronx.

Social posts name Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville

One post on X by the account 'Juana Peña' said the artist had been admitted to Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville on Wednesday for respiratory problems and described him as being in a delicate state; that account also pointed out that he had not interacted on his social networks for four days.

Colleagues express support; family silent

On Friday, Feb. 20, Rubén Blades wrote on Instagram that internet notices indicated his colleague Willie Colón had been rushed to a New York hospital for an apparent respiratory problem, adding that he had little information but sent wishes for a speedy recovery and joined "the thousands of people who pray" for him; Blades also extended support to "his wife, his children and loved ones. " The family has not issued a statement.

No official update from family or hospital has been posted; observers who have followed the accounts involved said they will share any official updates as they become available.