Shakira thanked her fans on Sunday night, November 8, on X, after reports about her father's health circulated during the past week. Her short message called it a difficult week for her and her family, but gave no details about what they are facing.
She has not confirmed whether her father, William Mebarak, 95, suffered a new setback or went back to the hospital. Early in the month, reports of a possible hospitalization in Barranquilla surfaced again, but people close to the family said he was staying at home under specialized care.
Shakira, who lives in Florida with her two sons, traveled to Barranquilla to be with him. Images from November 6 show her walking beside him as he used a wheelchair with medical assistance.
Fellow Colombian singer Carlos Vives also sent his support, acknowledging that these are hard times for her.
Her bond with her father is no secret. She has said that in Barranquilla she is known as William's daughter, not the other way around.
