Shakira Hospitalized, Cancels Peru Show Due to “Abdominal Issue”
Shakira spent the weekend in the emergency room.
In a post shared on her Instagram Story on Sunday, the singer revealed that she had been hospitalized the night before and would have to cancel her scheduled Peru show.
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“I am sorry to inform you all that last night I had to go to the ER for an abdominal issue and am currently hospitalized,” the singer wrote. “The doctors whose care I am currently under have communicated that I am not in good enough condition to perform this evening.”
She added, “I am very sad to not be able to take the stage today. I’ve been looking forward to reuniting with my incredible fans here in Peru.”
The singer had hoped to to be released and be well by Sunday. A new date for her canceled Lima, Peru show was rescheduled for Monday evening.
In another message on Sunday, she thanked fans, writing, “Thank you for all your loving messages. You give me so much strength!! I love you with all my heart.”
The hospital scare comes amid Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
Earlier this month, Shakira performed at the 67th annual Grammy Awards where she also won for best Latin pop album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. During her acceptance speech, Shakira expressed supports for immigrants amid President Donald Trump’s immigration policies saying, “I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved, you are worth it, and I will always fight with you.”
“And to all of those women who work really hard every day to provide for their families, you are the true she-wolves. So this is for you too,” she added.
In an Instagram post following the show, Shakira reflected, “To be surrounded by so many great artists and friends in one of the best Grammy editions of all time was a dream.”
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