Madonna latest news: Pop icon ‘is home and following doctor’s orders’ after being rushed to ICU
‘Vogue’ singer is expected to make a ‘full recovery’ but has postponed her forthcoming Celebration Tour
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Your support makes all the difference.Madonna is belived to be recuperating “at home” after being discharged from hospital following a bacterial infection.
A source with knowledge of the matter told CNN that the singer was “in the clear” after being admitted to intensive care over the weekend with a “serious” bacterial infection.
Now, another source told PA that the singer is “feeling better and following doctors’ orders”.
The Independent has contacted Madonna’s representatives for comment.
Her tour manager Guy Oseary announced on Wednesday (28 June) that the “Express Yourself” singer, 64, developed the infection over the weekend, which led to a “several-day stay in the ICU”.
While Madonna is expected to make a “full recovery”, she has had to “pause all commitments”, including delaying the start of her forthcoming tour.
The Queen of Pop was due to begin The Celebration Tour, a greatest hits show, in Canada on 15 July. A new start date is yet to be announced.
Rita Wilson and Michelle Visage were among the stars wishing Madonna well, with RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Visage telling Oseary to “take good care of our Queen”.
The Celebration Tour will feature music from Madonna’s catalogue across four decades, and was scheduled to arrive in the UK in October and December.
Billed as a "one-of-a-kind experience", the tour is also set to feature special guest Bob the Drag Queen, real name Caldwell Tidicue, across all dates.
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She is also one artist who is never short of something to say.
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Rosie O’Donnell appears to confirm Madonna is ‘feeling good’ after being admitted to hospital
Madonna’s A League of Their Own co-star Rosie O’Donnell seemingly updated fans on the singer’s condition after she was admitted to intensive care following a “serious” bacterial infection.
On Thursday (29 June) morning, the comedian posted a picture of herself and Madonna to Instagram.
“She’s feeling good,” O’Donnell captioned the post, along with a thumbs-up emoji.
Fans interpreted the post as an update on Madonna’s health, with one writing: “Thank you Rosie!!! At least someone keeps us updated!”
“Bless you for this update. We’ve all been worried. You’re a true friend to our Madge,” another commented.
Madonna ‘rehearsing for 12 hours a day’ before being admitted to hospital, report claims
Madonna was “strenuously rehearsing” for her forthcoming tour in the lead up to her health incident, a report has claimed.
An insider told Page Six that the singer was allegedly rehearsing 12-hour days for The Celebration Tour, her greatest hits tour across the world, when she was admitted to hospital over the weekend.
They told the publication: “She had been putting in 12-hour days. She was strenuously rehearsing and putting in the work.”
Madonna, 64, has now had to postpone the tour, which was due to begin in Vancouver, Canada on 15 July.
Madonna was reportedly found unresponsive and rushed to a nearby New York City hospital, according to Page Six. She is said to have been intubated at least one night during her stay.
ICYMI: Madonna has reportedly been discharged from hospital and transported back to her New York home via private ambulance.
A source with knowledge of the matter told CNN that the singer was “in the clear” after being admitted to intensive care over the weekend with a “serious” bacterial infection.
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Celebrity’s respond to news of Madonna’s medical incident
Several of Madonna’s high-profile fans responded to Guy Oseary’s Instagram announcement with words of well-wishes.
Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey actor Rosie Perez sent “prayers and support”.
“Omg sending her love and healing light!” actor Frankie Grande wrote.
Westworld star Evan Rachel Wood, who recently played Madonna in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, commented three red hearts.
“Sending her so much love from us,” Isla Fisher said, with Rita Wilson wishing her a “speedy recovery”.
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