Madonna's Health Struggles Keep Her Bedridden As Singer Experiences Persistent Vomiting
By Favour Adegoke on June 30, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT
Madonna, the iconic pop singer known for her influential career spanning several decades, is reportedly confined to her bed and experiencing severe illness, including persistent bouts of uncontrollable vomiting, since her release from the hospital.
The singer was recently rushed to the ICU at an undisclosed hospital after suffering a serious bacterial infection. Concerned fans and fellow celebrities have expressed their worries about the health of the 64-year-old superstar.
Keep on reading to learn more.
Madonna Remains Bedridden After Hospital Discharge
According to TMZ, sources close to the singer said Madonna is still grappling with the effects of the bacterial illness that left her unable to carry out her daily activities. Following her discharge from the hospital, where she received treatment for the condition, the "Material Girl" singer has been bedridden and is reportedly suffering from bouts of "uncontrollable vomiting."
According to the insider, the pop star initially began vomiting on Saturday and also "collapsed" at the time.
Madonna, known for her relentless work ethic and energetic stage performances, has always been known to prioritize her artistry. However, her current state of health has forced her to focus on her recovery and take a step back from her professional commitments, leaving the actual kickoff date for her "Celebration" tour uncertain.
Madonna Was Rushed To The Hospital After Suffering Medical Emergency
Madonna was recently rushed to the hospital and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after being found "unresponsive." In a concerning turn of events, medical professionals intubated the 64-year-old singer to ensure her airway remained open.
Details surrounding Madonna's sudden health crisis are still emerging, but the gravity of the situation cannot be understated. The cause of her medical emergency was disclosed as a bacterial infection.
She was subsequently discharged and was reportedly "alert and recovering" in her New York home. According to her manager, Guy Oseary, the singer's health is "improving," with a "full recovery" expected in the coming weeks.
The news of Madonna's deteriorating health comes after she reportedly battled a fever for over a month but kept it a secret so as not to affect her upcoming tour.
She Was Preparing To Go On Tour
Before her recent health crisis, Madonna was reportedly fully immersed in her preparations for her upcoming tour, displaying her unwavering dedication and work ethic. Sources close to the singer revealed that she had been engaged in strenuous rehearsals, putting in grueling 12-hour days to ensure a spectacular performance for the tour, which was initially supposed to begin July 15th, per Page Six.
Madonna was pouring her heart and soul into her preparations for the highly anticipated tour, which was set to showcase her unparalleled stage presence and artistry. However, the insider shared that the stress from her preparations seemingly contributed to her medical emergency.
"She had been putting in 12-hour days," the insider stated. "She was strenuously rehearsing and putting in the work."
Madonna's Health Crisis Puts Tour Schedule in Limbo, Fans Await Updates
The highly anticipated kickoff date for Madonna's "Celebration" Tour, which was set to be a grand celebration of her iconic career, is now shrouded in uncertainty following the pop icon's recent medical emergency. With the tour schedule hanging in the balance, fans around the world are anxiously awaiting updates on Madonna's health and the status of the much-anticipated concert series.
The Celebration Tour was meant to be a momentous occasion for Madonna and her devoted fan base, who had been eagerly anticipating her return to the stage. However, the singer's health crisis has cast a shadow of doubt over the tour's commencement and left fans wondering if and when they will have the opportunity to witness her electrifying performances.
While the exact impact of Madonna's medical emergency on the tour schedule remains unclear, it is evident that her health takes precedence over all other considerations. However, an insider told Page Six that she wanted to keep the date for the tour the same.
"Madonna doesn't want to cancel her tour. She was having a blast in rehearsals and wants to get back to it when she's ready," the source shared, adding that the singer is "game" to "eventually" hit the road, but her "team doesn't want to push her."
Madonna's manager has not yet provided details regarding any potential changes to the tour's timeline but promised that a "new start date" for the tour would be communicated in due time.