Britney Spears announced Friday that shes taking an indefinite work hiatus to continue to care for her ailing father after a recent life-threatening illness.

The pop icon was scheduled to debut a new Las Vegas residency show called Domination in February, but postponed her return to the stage after her father, Jamie Spears, was hospitalized.

I am dedicating my focus and energy to care for my family, Spears said in a statement, according to Variety . We have a very special relationship and I want to be with my family at this time just like they have always been there for me.

Thank you to all my fans for your continued love and support during this time, she continued. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and I look forward to the time when I can be back on stage performing for all of you.

Two months ago, the singers father underwent surgery for a ruptured colon at a local hospital in Las Vegas, where he stayed for 28 days under medical care. Hes now recuperating at home and expected to make a full recovery.

In an Instagram post, Spears expanded on her decision to delay the Domination show until a later date. She said it breaks [her] heart to let fans down.