Britney Spears cancels shows indefinitely to spend time with her father after he ‘almost died’

The star has vowed to take some time away from the spotlight
Break: Spears is taking some time away
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Safeeyah Kazi4 January 2019
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Britney Spears has announced that she will be taking an “indefinite” work hiatus to spend time with her family after her father Jamie “almost died”.

The singer told how she has put her Las Vegas residency show, Britney: Domination, on hold in a bid to help her father recover after his colon spontaneously ruptured. He spent 28 days in hospital and is now recovering at home.

Sharing the news in an emotional post on social media, she said: “I don’t even know where to start with this, because this is so tough for me to say. I will not be performing my new show Domination.

“I’ve been looking forward to this show and seeing all of you this year, so doing this breaks my heart. However, it’s important to always put your family first and that’s the decision I had to make. A couple of months ago, my father was hospitalised and almost died.”

She added that she is grateful her father “came out of it alive” but admitted there is a long way to go.

Spears said: “I had to make the difficult decision to put my full focus and energy on my family at this time. I hope you all can understand.

“I appreciate your prayers and support for my family during this time. Thank you, and love you all… always.”

Social media users were quick to throw their support behind the star with many reaffirming she is “doing the right thing”.

Hiatus: Spears has put her shows on indefinite hold
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One user wrote: “You're doing the right thing Britney!! Family always comes first!! Love and praying for y'all in Mississippi!!”

Another added: “Praying for u all babe, hope he will get better soon @britneyspears we love you and you know that's the truly best to do...”

A third commented: “Family first, do what you gotta do.”

Last year Spears embarked on her Piece of Me Tour, hitting the London O2 three times due to phenomenal demand.

Britney Spears in concert

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