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It has been quite an emotional rollercoaster for Shakira, who has witnessed major ups and downs in the first nine months of 2023. In the midst of getting over her breakup with Gerard Piqué, she has been balancing her career while also caring for her ailing father. Amidst these significant changes, Shakira has penned an emotional note for the love of her life!
Lately, there have been difficulties within the Mebarak family. Aside from his father getting serious brain surgery, her mother had a blood clot in her leg. To provide care for her parents, the Waka-Waka singer had to return to her hometown in Colombia.
Shakira writes a heartfelt message for her love life!
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Today marks the birthday of Shakira’s father, William Mebarak. This was the opportunity for the Waka Waka singer to do something special for her father. The Columbian took to her Instagram and posted a picture alongside her father.
She also gave a heartwarming caption. As translated by DeepL, she wrote, “Happy Birthday to my best friend and the love of my life!.”
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While extending her wishes, she acknowledged her father as her best friend and the love of her life. Indeed, it is a heartwarming wish from the singer. Congratulations and celebrations must be in order for Mr. Mebarak. He must be feeling happy and quite emotional after seeing his daughter’s birthday wish.
The past few months have already been quite tough for Shakira and her parents. It has primarily been a mental testing period for the pop star, who was forced to juggle various responsibilities. Seeing her dad rushed into the emergency room must have been a daunting experience. Speaking of which, what exactly happened to her father?
What happened to Shakira’s dad?
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In 2022, William Mebarak suffered a severe fall resulting in significant head trauma, and unfortunately, his recovery took longer than expected. Eventually, he developed hydrocephalus, prompting the Mebarak family to opt for surgery to hasten his recuperation process. Shakira gathered a team of top-notch doctors from various cities to perform the surgery.
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Initially, the surgery was planned to take place in Barcelona, but local hospitals reportedly lacked the necessary facilities. Consequently, she arranged for her father to be transported to Miami via air ambulance. However, the surgery ultimately took place in Colombia. In the midst of this, she also had to travel to Spain to reunite with her children, who were with their dad, Piqué.
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