Madonna, 64, was admitted to the ICU with a bacterial infection and was intubated, the agent released a statement
On June 29, according to multiple media reports, the diva Madonna was found unconscious at home on June 24, local time, and was then rushed to the hospital. Due to her critical condition, Madonna was admitted to the ICU and intubated.
Madonna's agent Guy Osiri confirmed the news in a statement that reads that on June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection that caused her to stay in intensive care for several days", and Osiri also said that Madonna's health is improving, but she is still receiving medical care and is expected to make a full recovery. That said, Madonna's recovery remains unknown.
Guy Ossiri also added that at this time, they need to suspend all commitments, including touring. New details will be shared as soon as they become available, including new start dates for the tour and rescheduled shows.
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, it's unclear exactly what kind of infection Madonna has, but the bacterial infection affects many different parts of the body, including the skin, lungs, brain, and blood.
The medical institution notes that "common bacterial diseases include urinary tract infections, food poisoning, sexually transmitted infections, and some skin, sinus, and ear infections." "There are many bacterial infections that are usually not serious and can be easily treated with antibiotics," and "However, any bacterial infection that penetrates deep into the body, such as the blood, heart, lungs, or brain, can be life-threatening." ”
The report states that Madonna's 26-year-old eldest daughter, Lourdes Leon, has been accompanying her in hospital.
Madonna was scheduled to embark on her 84-show tour in Vancouver, Canada, on July 15, 2023 and January 30, 2024. This will be Madonna's 12th tour, and tickets sell out quickly within minutes of going on sale. But due to health problems, the tour had to be postponed, and Madonna herself and fans will regret it.
Madonna has recently been working around the clock, rehearsing six days a week, to ensure her tour is flawless, according to people familiar with the matter.
"Madonna really did it. Her figure is incredible, and she will shine on this tour. People familiar with the matter also pointed out that this may be Madonna's last tour, which is about to enter 65, so she wants to make it perfect, her figure is incredible, but sickly.
"Her perfectionism bores everyone, but she doesn't care and even fires employees if she doesn't say a word. The staff were fully cooperative and everyone wanted to make her happy. ”
Madonna's social account was last shared on June 21, when she posted a series of photos and wrote: "The calm before the storm. ”
On June 23, she also shared a post on her limited-time feed in which she could be seen bleaching her hair roots.
Madonna suffered repeated hip and knee injuries during previous tours.
In May 2020, Madonna revealed that she underwent stem cell therapy to help with recovery, describing herself as a "broken doll glued together with tape and glue."
Madonna's health has also been closely watched in recent months, and at the end of 2021, Madonna released a series of erratic developments that caused concern among fans. One of the posts showed her posing for a photo with a man holding a knife pointed at her.
Earlier this year, Madonna was hotly debated for the drastic changes in her appearance, and netizens speculated that she underwent a number of cosmetic surgeries.
While Madonna was quick to deny it, people familiar with the matter said she was deeply affected by the criticism and had begun to take steps to ensure she returned to stage looking more natural, and to do so underwent surgery to restore her natural appearance.
Madonna's children have yet to comment publicly on their mother's condition, but just hours before the agent shared news about Madonna's health, the eldest daughter, Lourdes Leon, shared a photo of herself wearing a corset on her social media account for a limited time.
Meanwhile, Madonna's eldest son, Rocco Ritchie, shared a series of photos and videos of himself on a motorcycle trip in Romania on June 26, two days after his mother was hospitalized. He did not mention his mum's health issues, only revealing that he had a "crazy trip" in a "crazy place" and "hopefully this is the beginning of many journeys".