From CNN Brasil · Ana Julia Bertolaccini · · 50s
Shakira Thanks Fans for Support During Tough Week
Shakira thanks fans for support after her father's hospitalization.
In brief
Shakira thanks fans for support after her father's hospitalization. Shakira thanked fans for messages of support during a difficult week after her 95-year-old father's hospitalization. Originally reported by CNN Brasil.
Shakira responds to father's health concerns
Shakira thanked fans for messages of support during a difficult week after her father's hospitalization.
“Obrigada a todos pelas mensagens de carinho nesta semana difícil. Eu e a minha família estamos profundamente agradecidos”
Father's health history
William Mebarak Chadid, 95, has required hospitalization multiple times in recent years, including during Shakira's 2024 Rio show.
Show delayed due to health issue
Shakira's show in Rio was delayed by 1 hour 20 minutes after her father had a stroke minutes before the scheduled start time.
Health challenges and resilience
William has faced multiple health issues including a stroke, brain injury, and pneumonia, yet continues to smile and inspire family.
“Ele passou por seis cirurgias, dois episódios de covid, duas quedas, uma hemorragia cerebral, problemas neurológicos e pneumonia, e ainda continua sorrindo, iluminando a vida daqueles que o amam”
The key point
Shakira thanked fans for messages of support during a difficult week after her 95-year-old father's hospitalization.
