Madonna health updates — Celebrities send 'prayers' as Material Girl star postpones 2023 tour after bacterial infection | The Sun
CELEBRITIES have sent "prayers" after pop megastar Madonna was forced to postpone her highly anticipated Celebration tour following her admission to ICU following a medical emergency.
Guy Oseary, Madonna's manager, took to social media on Wednesday to explain that the music superstar, 64, was in the intensive care unit for several days due to a bacterial infection.
"On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which led to a several day stay in the ICU," Oseary wrote in a post on Instagram. 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.
Meanwhile, the Material Girl singer's celebrities friends have offered their "prayers", with Michelle Visage posting "TAKE GOOD CARE OF OUR QUEEN", wikth Frankie Grande declaring: "Omg sending her love and healing light!"
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- By Louis Allwood
Family believed Madonna might not survive
An unnamed relative told the Daily Mail that her infection was so grave that the family believed Madonna might not survive.
"For the past couple of days, no one really knew which direction this was going to turn, and her family was preparing for the worst," the relative said.
"Everyone believed that we may lose her and that has been the reality of the situation."
- By Carsen Holaday
About Rocco Ritchie
Madonna and Guy Ritchie welcomed their son, Rocco, on August 11, 2000.
Rocco has mostly stayed out of the spotlight but is known for hanging out with celebrities, including Brooklyn Beckham.
Until 2018, Madonna and Guy were locked in a bitter custody battle over him.
"We have been on many trips together around the world…But the greatest journey I have taken with you is the one inside my [heart emoji]. Love you to the moon and back. Forever and always," Madonna captioned a photo on her son's 21st birthday.
- By Carsen Holaday
How many kids does Madonna have?
Madonna has six children in total.
The singer has two biological children along with four adopted children.
- By Carsen Holaday
Stars send well wishes
Many celebrities have shared their well wishes for Madonna on the comments of her manager's Instagram post announcing her hospitalization.
Rita Wilson commented: "Sending Madonna my prayers for a speedy recovery."
"Omg sending her love and healing light!" wrote Frankie Grande.
Actress Zooey Deschanel said, " Hope she feels better very soon!"
- By Carsen Holaday
Madonna's sons look stressed after hospitalization
Madonna's sons Rocco Ritchie and David Banda have been seen looking worried in their first outing since the singer's health crisis.
Rocco, 22, and David, 17, were seen out and about in New York City, where their mother is currently being treated, on Wednesday.
Her sons appeared stressed as they were seen making their way into Madonna's apartment building.
Madonna's sons David Banda and Rocco Ritchie were spotted out in New York CityCredit: The Mega Agency Rocco and David were making their way to Madonna's apartment in the Big AppleCredit: The Mega Agency - By Louis Allwood
Madonna's past health issues
Just a few years ago, the Queen of Pop revealed that she had to undergo regenerative treatment after suffering extreme pain due to knee surgery.
Madonna, 64, struggled with hip and knee injuries during her all-theater Madame X Tour between September 2019 to March 2020.
Several dates on the tour were canceled but the star was able to perform at multiple shows – all while fighting through the pain.
She tried a number of alternative treatments to help her cope with the pain, including washing her blood with oxygen.
"Finally going to get my regenerative treatment for my missing cartilage!!" Madonna shared on social media at the time.
- By Carsen Holaday
Lourdes Leon released her debut single
On August 24, 2022, Lourdes Leon shared her debut single, Lock&Key, under the stage name, Lolahol.
Billboard described her song as a "seductive club anthem."
Lourdes is the co-writer of the song, along with Eartheater.
- By Carsen Holaday
Lourdes is Madonna's firstborn child
Lourdes Leon is the daughter of Madonna and Carlos Leon, a fitness trainer.
Her mother discovered she was pregnant with her while filming Evita in Argentina.
Madonna and Carlos started dating in 1995, but split two years later when Lourdes was just seven months old.
The pair remained friends for the sake of their daughter.
In 1998, Madonna wrote Little Star as a tribute to her daughter. The mother and daughter sang the song together on her MDNA tour in 2012.
Carlos, on the other hand, has been married to Betina Holte since 2013, and the two share a son, Meeka – who is Lourdes' half-brother.
- By Carsen Holaday
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.
- By Carsen Holaday
Relative says health scare is a 'wake-up call'
Madonna's unnamed relative told the Daily Mail that her health scare has brought the family together and served as a wake-up call for Madonna.
"She has not been living as healthy a life as she should be for her age, and she has been wearing herself thin over the past couple of months," they said.
"She thinks that she is still young when, in fact, she is not. She also believes that she is invincible."
- By Carsen Holaday
Family speaks out after hospitalization
An unnamed relative of Madonna's told the Daily Mail that the singer's infection was so grave that the family believed Madonna might die.
"For the past couple of days, no one really knew which direction this was going to turn, and her family was preparing for the worst," the relative said.
"Everyone believed that we may lose her and that has been the reality of the situation."
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- By Carsen Holaday
Kathy Griffin shares TikTok about Madonna
Comedian Kathy Griffin has shared a TikTok in support of Madonna amid her hospitalization.
"I don't know what's going on with Madonna, I don't know, but I love her and I want to defend her," the actress started the video.
Kathy continued that she's never met the superstar, but has seen her in concert and that she has given the world "decades of music and entertainment."
"I don't like how people are already piling on and sort of making fun of her being obviously quite ill or collapsed," Kathy said.
"I'm gonna be honest, I think a lot of it is ageism and misogyny. Sorry, but you know, as a 62-year-old chick, I deal with it all the time – and she's freaking Madonna!"
She added: "So I don't care about her fillers. They're gonna go away if she feels like it or not.
"I care about her health and I'm glad she can go back on this tour and the tour is the greatest hits and she should be great."
- By Carsen Holaday
Madonna admitted to plastic surgery
In February 2023, Madonna finally admitted to getting plastic surgery in a social media post.
The singer posted a picture of her on Twitter and made a reference to the fact many thought she "didn't look like herself" at the Grammy Awards.
She wrote to her 2.8 million followers: “Look how cute I am now that swelling from surgery has gone down. Lol.”
Madonna didn’t reveal any further details on the nature of the procedure she had done.
- By Carsen Holaday
Full recovery is expected
Madonna's manager, Guy Oseary, took to social media on Wednesday to explain that Madonna stayed in the ICU for several days after a bacterial infection.
"On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which led to a several day stay in the ICU," Oseary wrote in a post on Instagram.
"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.
- By Carsen Holaday
Madonna looked frail and exhausted in last photo, part two
One photo in particular has raised the most red flags.
Mixed in among the set is a snap of Madonna sitting somberly next to a piano, taking a break from practicing.
She didn't smile as she stared off into the distance.
In her hand, she clutched onto a can of Red Bull with a long straw sticking out of it.
Madonna looked tired in one of her last photos takenCredit: Instagram/Madonna
- By Carsen Holaday
Madonna looked frail and exhausted in last photo
Just days before her hospitalization, the Material Girl posted a photo dump to her Instagram.
Madonna looked somber in many snaps, forgoing a smile.
She captioned the photos: "The Calm Before The Storm………."
The photos showed the Material Girl practicing for her upcoming – and now delayed – tour.
Among the concerning pics was one of the 64-year-old sprawled out lying on the floor. Her eyes were closed and she placed one hand on her stomach.
In another photo, the Grammy winner's eyes looked glossy and heavy while getting her hair done.
- By Carsen Holaday
Madonna had 'strenuous' rehearsals
Ahead of her hospitalization, Madonna was reportedly "strenuously rehearsing" for her upcoming Celebration tour, according to Page Six.
“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.”
- By Carsen Holaday
Inside Madonna’s history of health woes, continued
In 2020, Madonna tested positive for Covid-19 after believing she had contracted a "very bad flu."
"Took a test the other day and I found out I have the antibodies. So tomorrow I am going to go for a long drive and roll down the window and I'm going to breathe in the COVID air. I hope the sun is shining," she said.
Her tour was canceled three days before its planned ending after the French government banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people due to the pandemic.
At the time, Madonna told fans she had pledged $1.1 million toward the development of the COVID-19 vaccine, she wrote: "I'm Grateful that I can be a part of supporting Research to Find the cure for Covid -19!!
"And just to clear things up for people who would rather believe sensationalist headlines than do their own research about the nature of this virus— I am not currently sick.
"When you test positive for anti-bodies it means you HAD the virus which I clearly did as I was sick at the end of my tour in Paris over 7 weeks ago along with many other artists in my show but at the time."
- By Carsen Holaday
Inside Madonna's history of health woes
This isn't the first time that Madonna's health struggles have made headlines.
Just a few years ago, the Queen of Pop revealed that she had to undergo regenerative treatment after suffering extreme pain due to knee surgery.
Madonna, 64, struggled with hip and knee injuries during her all-theater Madame X Tour between September 2019 to March 2020.
Several dates on the tour were canceled but the star was able to bravely perform at multiple shows – all while fighting through the pain.
She tried a number of alternative treatments to help her cope with the pain, including washing her blood with oxygen.
"Finally going to get my regenerative treatment for my missing cartilage!!" Madonna shared on social media at the time.
"I would be jumping up and down if i could after 8 months of being in pain! Wish me Luck!"
- By Carsen Holaday
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."
- By Carsen Holaday
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.
- By Carsen Holaday
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.
Madonna's refund policy 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."
- By Carsen Holaday
Boyfriend shares emotional post
Madonna's boxer boyfriend Josh Popper has shared an emotional post about the "meaning of life" amid the star's 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 shared the post on his Instagram Story the day news broke that Madonna, 64, had been hospitalized, but had originally posted the photos on his Instagram feed days earlier.
- By Amanda Castro
How to get tickets to postponed Celebrations tour
As Variety reported, Madonna's Celebration Tour has been postponed following the singer's health crisis.
The pop icon wound up in the ICU after suffering a bacterial infection.
At the time of this publication, fans can still purchase tickets via Ticketmaster.
- By Matthew Aquino
The tour was set to begin in July
Madonna's tour was due to start in Vancouver, Canada, on July 15.
But since suffering a bacterial infection the icon has postponed the tour at this time.
The tour was dubbed the singer's return to arenas after performing theatre-based Madame X shows in 2019 and 2020.
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