Shakira revealed she had a scary moment when her father was taken to the hospital last week.
The 45-year-old pop star shared a post on Twitter on Saturday telling fans that her father, whose name is William Mebarak Chadid, had to be hospitalized after a “bad fall.”
“Guys I’m getting a lot of worrying news that I was seen in an ambulance in Barcelona recently,” the singer-songwriter tweeted.
Scary: Shakira opened up about a scary moment when her father was taken to the hospital last week
“I just wanted to let you know that these photos are from last weekend (the 28th) when unfortunately my father had a bad fall and I accompanied him in an ambulance to the hospital where he is now recovering,” she explained.
She continued, “Please send him all your best wishes and as always thank you all for all your love and support.”
Though it sounded like it was on the upswing, her father’s downfall is just the latest in a series of difficult developments for Shakira.
She and her longtime partner Gerard Piqué announced in a joint statement that they are separating.
Giving fans the facts: The 45-year-old pop star shared a post on Twitter, telling fans that her father, whose name is William Mebarak Chadid, had to be hospitalized after a “bad fall”.
Request for well wishes: She continued: “Please send all your best wishes his way and thank you all as always for all your love and support” (pictured in 2013)
The couple have been together for more than a decade and also have two children together.
The announcement comes amid rumors in the Spanish tabloid that the couple were close to splitting, as sources claimed he cheated on the star.
Shakira’s statement read: “We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the sake of our children, who are our top priority, we ask that you respect their privacy. Thank you for your understanding.’
It’s over! Shakira and her partner Gerard Piqué have announced their split (pictured with their children Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven).
Kicked out: Spanish outlet El Periodico reported that the couple have been living apart for a few weeks after Piqué was kicked out of the family home by the pop star
Spanish outlet El Periodico reported that the couple have been separated for a few weeks after Piqué was kicked out of the family home by the pop star.
According to sources, Piqué has since been living a “party lifestyle” in a bachelor pad and enjoying the evenings with his teammates.
Neither party has addressed allegations of fraud, but journalist Emilio Pérez reported: “[Shakira]has made the decision to part ways. That’s so. It happened.
“That is why there is distance. There may be nothing left, but this (infidelity) is over.’
The representatives did not respond when contacted by MailOnline for comment.
Cheating allegations: Neither party has addressed allegations of cheating, but journalist Emilio Pérez reported: “[Shakira]has made the decision to part ways. That’s so. It happened’ (pictured 2019)
Previous claims: The former power couple were hit by separate claims in 2017, claiming the pair were no longer living together and Shakira instigated the split (pictured in 2019)
The former power couple were hit with breakup claims in 2017, with claims the two were no longer living together and Shakira instigated the breakup.
Weeks of speculation about the couple’s relationship status in the Colombian press followed, with a source claiming she “can’t handle the situation anymore”.
“It’s something serious and she was the one who ultimately made the decision,” they told Spanish website Cotilleo.
The She Wolf singer hinted in her latest hit, Te Felicito with Rauw Alejandro, in which she sings, ‘To make you complete I broke into pieces; I was warned but I didn’t listen; I found yours wrong…
“It was the drop that broke the glass; Don’t tell me you’re sorry, that sounds sincere, but I know you well and I know you’re lying.”
The couple have been together since 2011, although the couple met while filming the music video for their World Cup song Waka Waka the previous year.
Piqué’s team happened to win the World Cup that year, where his future girlfriend made an appearance during the final match.
Although the two corresponded in 2010, the relationship between the two megastars would not officially begin until early 2011.
Years together: Although the two corresponded in 2010, the relationship between the two megastars would not officially begin until early 2011 (pictured in 2012)
Baby on the way: In the fall of 2012, Shakira took to her Instagram platform to let fans know she was pregnant with the soccer star’s son (pictured in 2015)
In the fall of 2012, Shakira took to her Instagram platform to announce to fans that she was pregnant with the soccer star’s son.
Just two years after the birth of son Milan, the couple went into the second round and announced that they were expecting their second child, Sasha, who was born in 2015.
The couple have publicly admitted they have no marriage plans, but that hasn’t stopped them from pursuing family life.
Speaking to Gary Neville on a recent episode of The Overlap, the Spain international explained he didn’t propose because their relationship “is working well the way it is”.
Happier times: Although the two corresponded in 2010, the relationship between the two megastars would not officially begin until early 2011 (pictured in 2016)
“I like how we are right now. We have two children, nine and seven, we work well as a couple. We don’t have to be married, it’s fine,” Piqué said.
After Gerard made his 600th appearance for Barcelona in March, Shakira marked the milestone with a heartfelt post on social media.
Back in March, the Barcelona FC defender risked the wrath of his partner by claiming that playing against Espanyol was better than sex.
He said of The Wild Project with YouTuber Jordi Wild: “I’m happy that Espanyol has been promoted to the first division because that’s how we play in their stadium.
“I like going there, I get whistled at all the time. You laugh and the fans get even madder.
“There is nothing else in the world that can compare. I would say it’s better than sex. I enjoy it a lot more than playing against Real Madrid.”
Shock: Back in March, the FC Barcelona defender risked the wrath of Shakira by claiming that playing against Espanyol is better than sex (pictured 2019)
The Hips Don’t Lie singer previously praised her boyfriend for his parenting style and claimed he is her “biggest support” when it comes to raising her children.
She said: “He’s down to earth and very hands-on with problem-solving. When I’m stressed out about how to organize things or juggle everything, he helps put everything in perspective.
“And he’s my biggest support. We’re both very dedicated parents, so it never feels like we’re carrying all the burden alone. He probably gives them a little more chocolate than I want though.”