# Shakira Thanks Fans for Support During Tough Week

> Shakira thanks fans for support after her father's hospitalization.
- Title: Shakira Thanks Fans for Support During Tough Week · CNN Brasil
- Summary: Shakira thanks fans for support after her father's hospitalization. Shakira thanked fans for messages of support during a difficult week after her…
- Keywords: shakira, william mebarak chadid, colombia, hospitalization, instagram stories, avc, CNN Brasil
- Source: CNN Brasil — https://cnnbrasil.com.br/pop/celebridades/shakira-agradece-mensagens-de-carinho-para-seu-pai-semana-dificil
- Author: Ana Julia Bertolaccini
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:10:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shakira, william mebarak chadid, colombia, hospitalization, instagram stories, avc, news
## 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
## Key takeaway

Shakira thanked fans for messages of support during a difficult week after her 95-year-old father's hospitalization.