On Saturday night, the global music industry was thrown into suspense as 64-year-old legendary music icon Madonna was discovered unconscious in New York, which led to her immediate admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for specialized medical care.
As the news spread, the singer’s manager, Guy Oseary, promptly revealed that she had been diagnosed with a ‘serious bacterial infection’ noting the severity of her condition.
Additionally, the singer’s manager highlighted that she ‘needed time to recover and as a result would postpone her tour, scheduled to begin in Vancouver on July 15.’
In response to the incident, a close relative of the singer shared with Dailymail the ordeal they went through, enduring several distressing days filled with uncertainty about whether she would ultimately recover.
The family member mentioned that this shocking collapse has elicited Madonna’s reflection on her own mortality and has made her reconsider her perspective on ‘invincibility’. They revealed that Madonna, driven by an unwavering resilience, had been pushing herself to the extreme in her arduous preparations for the upcoming tour.
However, Oseary went on to provide additional information, disclosing that Madonna’s health is showing signs of improvement as she continues to receive ongoing medical care.
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‘On Saturday, June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which lead (sic) to a several-day stay in the ICU.’
Oseary’s Instagram post reads: ‘Her health is improving, however, she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected.’
In a recent statement, the music icon expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support from her fans and assured them that she is doing everything in her power to regain her strength.
Despite the challenges Madonna faced, she remained determined to prioritize her health and make a full recovery.
Fans and well-wishers are eagerly awaiting further updates while holding onto hopes that Madonna’s strength and perseverance would ultimately triumph over adversity and that she would pull through her health condition.