Madonna health updates — Star returns home from hospital after bacterial infection as celebrities send ‘prayers’
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MADONNA has reportedly returned home from the hospital after suffering a bacterial infection.
The music superstar, 64, was in the intensive care unit for several days due to a bacterial infection.
Madonna's celebrity friends had offered their "prayers", with Michelle Visage posting "TAKE GOOD CARE OF OUR QUEEN," and Frankie Grande declaring: "Omg sending her love and healing light!"
The icon is still trying to recover from her bacterial infection as she reportedly has been "vomiting uncontrollably" and is still "bedridden," according to .
The singer was forced to postpone her highly anticipated Celebration tour following a medical emergency.
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Madonna returns home
Madonna is reportedly back home and feeling better, after her recent medical emergency, reported.
The star suffered a bacterial infection and was forced to postpone her Celebration tour.
No talk of tour to Madonna
According to a family insider, Madonna's friends and relatives have been forbidden from discussing work at her bedside, as reported by .
Her 'Celebration' tour, which was scheduled to begin on July 15, has been postponed.
Madonna was intubated
Madonna is expected to recover completely, although she was in intensive care on a ventilator and had to be intubated.
"On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which led to a several-day stay in the ICU (intensive care unit).
"Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected."
About Lourdes Leon
Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon has reportedly been by her side throughout the health crisis.
Lourdes Leon is a fashion model and singer-songwriter born on October 14, 1996, in Los Angeles, California.
The 26-year-old got her start in the fashion industry back in 2010.
The rising star worked alongside her mother, Madonna, on her kid’s clothing line, Material Girl, before launching Material Girl Beauty.
In 2018, she made her runway debut at New York Fashion Week for Gypsy Sport and has since walked the runway for Versace at Milan Fashion Week.
She has also been featured in big-brand campaigns for the likes of Swarovski, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, and Converse.
Lourdes can speak French and Spanish and is a graduate of La Guardia School of Performing Arts in New York.
Madonna had ‘strenuous’ rehearsals
Ahead of her hospitalization, Madonna was reportedly “strenuously rehearsing” for her upcoming Celebration tour, according to .
“She had been putting in 12-hour days,” a source close to the popstar’s production told the outlet.
“She was strenuously rehearsing and putting in the work.”
Fans will likely get substitute tickets
Many Madonna fans are concerned after spending money on flights and hotels to see the Like A Virgin singer, who was due to celebrate her 40th anniversary.
Madonna claims she sold 600,000 tickets for the tour, spanning 35 cities in North America and Europe.
When the new tour dates are announced, it’s likely fans will be offered substitute tickets for the concert.
“If the event was moved or rescheduled, we may be able to substitute tickets with comparable or better seat locations in our discretion,” states the Madonna website.
“Please contact us for more information if you cannot attend the rescheduled event.”
Fans can contact Ticketmaster for refunds
Fans can contact the ticket vendor, Ticketmaster, for information on how to get refunds on their tickets.
The company has support representatives on hand seven days a week from 9am to midnight ET to answer questions.
The U.S. Sun has invited Ticketmaster to comment.
Please note, the tour is postponed, not canceled, so customers can expect to still see the Queen of Pop in action at some point in the future.
What happened to Madonna?
Madonna was hospitalised in New York on Saturday, June 24, 2023, after she was found unconscious while preparing for her Celebration tour.
She was later revealed to be suffering a bacterial infection.
Madonna, who is dating boxer Josh Popper, was intubated for one evening but was then awake and responsive, according to .
The pop star's daughter, Lourdes Leon, was said to have been by her mother's side throughout the scary incident.
An unnamed relative told the that Madonna's infection was so grave that the family believed Madonna might not survive.
How to get a refund for Celebration tour tickets
While Madonna is yet to officially share what steps customers can take regarding refunds for The Celebration Tour, the terms and conditions on her official website offer some guidance.
is as follows:
“Occasionally, concerts are canceled or postponed. Should this occur, we will attempt to contact you to inform you of refund or exchange procedures for that concert.
“For exact instructions on any canceled or postponed concert, please check the concert information online or contact us.”
How is Madonna doing?
Madonna is expected to make a full recovery from her health scare.
The Ray Of Light star's manager, Guy Oseary, reassured fans that his client would be back to full health in time.
She would, however, have to pause all work commitments while she recovered.
Oseary added that although Madonna's health was improving, she was still receiving medical care days after being hospitalised.
Ominous post before hospitalization
Just days before her hospitalization, the Material Girl posted a photo dump to her Instagram from backstage at her concerts.
The 64-year-old looked somber in many snaps, forgoing a smile.
She captioned the photos: “The Calm Before The Storm……….”
Star was about to start tour
The 64-year-old singer was preparing to embark on a 43-city global tour that is scheduled to last through the beginning of next year.
The tour highlights her impressive 40 years in the music industry.
Since being rushed to the ICU, the singer has had to pause her shows.
Madonna was found unresponsive
Madonna was found unresponsive and then quickly rushed to a New York City hospital on Saturday, reported.
She was then intubated for an evening and is now awake and responsive, according to what a source told the publication.
Madonna was found unresponsive
Madonna was found unresponsive and then quickly rushed to a New York City hospital on Saturday, reported.
She was then intubated for an evening and is now awake and responsive, according to what a source told the publication.
Madonna’s impressive career
In addition to her career in music, Madonna has starred in films as an actress, produced four fashion brands, founded the entertainment company, Maverick, and authored five children’s books.
In her first year of eligibility, Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in 2008.
Madonna is known for pushing boundaries with her music and style.
Madonna’s impressive career
In addition to her career in music, Madonna has starred in films as an actress, produced four fashion brands, founded the entertainment company, Maverick, and authored five children’s books.
In her first year of eligibility, Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in 2008.
Madonna is known for pushing boundaries with her music and style.
New tour dates to come soon
Madonna’s manager added that more information and rescheduled tour dates would come for fans soon.
“We will share more details with you as soon as we have them, including a new start date for the tour and for rescheduled shows,” Oseary said.
Josh Popper shares emotional post about ‘meaning of life’
Josh Popper has shared an emotional message amid her hospitalization.
He did not directly address the scary situation but did allude to it in a lengthy social media caption.
Josh, 29, posted a carousel of boxing photos along with a deep caption.
"'Give yourself permission to live a big life. Step into who you were meant to be. Stop playing small. You are meant for greater things.'
"Thank you to my coach @fftstrong, my family, and the Bredwinners team for being by my side."
Josh Popper shares emotional post about ‘meaning of life’
Josh Popper has shared an emotional message amid her hospitalization.
He did not directly address the scary situation but did allude to it in a lengthy social media caption.
Josh, 29, posted a carousel of boxing photos along with a deep caption.
"'Give yourself permission to live a big life. Step into who you were meant to be. Stop playing small. You are meant for greater things.'
"Thank you to my coach @fftstrong, my family, and the Bredwinners team for being by my side."
Manager shares statement
Guy Oseary wrote in a on Instagram: “On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which led to a several day stay in the ICU.
“Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care.”
Oseary continued that Madonna’s team expected a “full recovery,” but would “pause all commitments,” including the Celebration tour.
Manager shares statement
Guy Oseary wrote in a on Instagram: “On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which led to a several day stay in the ICU.
“Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care.”
Oseary continued that Madonna’s team expected a “full recovery,” but would “pause all commitments,” including the Celebration tour.
Who are Rocco Ritchie's parents?
Rocco Ritchie's parents are pop star Madonna and film director Guy Ritchie.
As his father is British, Rocco has dual citizenship of the USA and the UK.
Raised between New York, Los Angeles and London, Rocco enjoyed all the trappings the life of celebrity offspring has to offer including private education, first class travel and designer clothes.
He has toured with his mother all over the world but was also introduced to the hardships of life in the third-world during numerous trips to Malawi doing philanthropic work for Madonna's Charity Raising Malawi.
He prefers to lead a private lifestyle away from the cameras, something which is reportedly encouraged by his father, whom he now lives with in London.
Madonna rushed to ICU
Madonna has been rushed to the ICU after suffering a health crisis.
The pop star has postponed her highly-anticipated Celebration tour as a result.
The music icon’s manager, Guy Oseary, took to social media on Wednesday to explain that Madonna, 64, stayed in the ICU for several days after a bacterial infection.
Who is Rocco Ritchie?
Rocco Ritchie was born on August 11 2000 in Los Angeles, California.
Rocco has an older half-sister, Lourdes, Madonna’s daughter from her relationship with actor Carlos Leon, brother David, who Guy and Madonna adopted from Malawi in 2006, and sister Mercy James, who his mother adopted from Malawi in 2009.
He also has half-brothers Rafael and Levi and half-sister Rivka from his father’s marriage to model Jacqui Ainsley.
Rocco was christened at Dornoch Cathedral in Scotland on December 21 2000 and his parents married in nearby Skibo Castle the following day, but they divorced in December 2008.
Meet David Banda
David Banda was the first child that Madonna adopted from Malawi in 2006 when he was barely a year old.
He is now an aspiring football player. Banda was the reason Madonna moved to Portugal in 2017 as he signed with a junior football academy there.
In 2019, Madonna opened up about Banda to British Vogue and revealed that she shares a tight bond with the teenager.
"What he has more than anything is focus and determination," Madonna said.
"I'm pretty sure he got it from me," she continued. "He's the one I have the most in common with. I feel like he gets me; he has more of my DNA than any of my children so far. Let's see what happens – it's still early days for everyone."