Shakira said she had "received many alarming reports that I had been seen in the ambulance," which prompted her to disclose her father's hospitalization in a social media post on Saturday... Shakira's father, William Mebarak Chadid, is on his way to recovery.
The 45-year-old singer revealed in a post shared on Twitter that her father is recovering in hospital after a "big fall." The news came with Shakira's announcement on the same day she and partner Gerard Pique split.
"Guys, I have a lot of worrying news that I was recently seen in an ambulance in Barcelona," the Hips Don't Lie singer began.
"I just need to let you know that these photos are from last weekend (28) when, unfortunately, my father fell ill, and I accompanied him to the hospital in an ambulance where he is now recovering." Shakira added, "Please send all your best wishes, and as always, thank you for all your love and support."
Shakira's post about her father came shortly after she and 35-year-old Pique announced that they were splitting up in a joint statement. "We are sorry to confirm that we are separating," the couple said on Saturday. "We ask for privacy at this time for the sake of our children, which is our highest priority."
The couple, who share sons Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, first confirmed their relationship in March 2011. They meeting on the set of their music video for Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), filmed as the official action song. from the 2010 FIFA World Cup
News of their separation came after Spanish newspaper El Periodico reported that Pique was back at his home in Barcelona - and away from Shakira and their children.
