Madonna Health Scare Timeline: From ICU To Home

Madonna has become known for her fabulous music and incredible drive. And at 64, the songstress had become immersed in prepping for her Celebration Tour despite battling a low-grade fever. But then a terrifying health scare occurred, so serious that Madonna needed hospitalization. 

Find out the latest about the singer’s health scare. And learn how celebrities responded. Get all the details below.

Madonna – Hospitalized For ‘Serious Bacterial Infection’

At 64, “Material Girl” songstress Madonna had been busy planning her Celebration Tour despite battling a low-grade fever for weeks. But after trying to ignore her symptoms, she became seriously ill.

As a result, Madonna required hospitalization, including a stay in the ICU, for what insiders described as a “serious bacterial infection.” And as news spread, celebrities flocked to social media to send their wishes for her speedy recovery, noted People.

Talent manager Guy Oseary shared the news about Madonna’s health on Instagram on Wednesday. And he wrote that the songstress required a “several-day stay in the ICU.” The talent manager also shared that the tour needed to be put on pause.

“At this time we will need to pause all commitments, which includes the tour,” wrote Oseary. “We will share more details with you soon as we have them, including a new start date for the tour and for rescheduled shows.” Madonna had planned to begin her Celebration Tour on July 15 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver with 35 different tour stops. And she previously gushed, “I am excited to explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for.”

Madonna is postponing her Celebration Tour due to her ICU hospitalization. pic.twitter.com/MzGljLzsuc

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Madonna – Recovering After ICU Stay

In the wake of her health scare news, an insider just revealed that Madonna “is out of the ICU now and recovering.” And in response to his Instagram post, Oseary received messages from celebrities who wanted to send their well wishes to Madonna. For instance, Rita Wilson wrote, “Sending Madonna my prayers for a speedy recovery.”

And Zooey Deschanel added, “Hope she feels better very soon!” Rosanna Arquette joined in the sentiments, posting, “Sending her love and good light vibrations for a good recovery.” And Frankie Grande added, “Omg sending her love and healing light!” Amber Valletta shared, “Thinking of M’s strong recovery.”

And a new report reveals that the hospital has discharged Madonna. Sources shared that the 64-year-old arrived home “feeling better.” And in the wake of her release from the hospital, a private ambulance took the songstress to her New York house, said insiders via Page Six. 

However, TMZ reported that prior to her hospitalization, Madonna struggled with a low-grade fever for weeks. But she ignored her symptoms to focus on prepping for her tour. Her decision not to see a doctor, however, reportedly resulted in the illness getting so bad that she was found unresponsive at home, leading to her hospitalization. And some worry that she will push to go on her tour, potentially impacting her health again. 

Madonna Believes In Will Power To Stay In Shape

In late 2020, Madonna also experienced a health scare. She suffered an injury on her Madame X tour. And it ended in undergoing hip replacement surgery, noted People. But Madonna got candid about her pain the following year.

“Let me be really honest with you,” said the songstress. “I used to be, like, a fitness/workout maniac. You probably know that right? During my [2019 Madame X] tour, I was in more pain than I’ve ever been in in my life.” And she commented, “I don’t know if you’ve noticed it. But I’m limping a lot. I’m a bionic woman—I had hip replacement surgery.” 

However, Madonna shared that she stays in shape through will power. “So, how do I stay in shape? It’s all in your head,” she claimed. “It’s called will, it’s called no one’s gonna stop me,” she added. “And how I stay in shape is no one’s gonna stop me. And how I stay in shape is I don’t believe in limitations.” 

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