THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Pop superstar Madonna, 64, is in the hospital due to a “serious†infection and has had to postpone her upcoming tour, according to an Instagram announcement posted Wednesday by her talent manager and producer Guy Oseary.
“On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which lead to a several day stay in the ICU,†he wrote. “Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected.â€
He added, “At this time we will need to pause all commitments, which includes the tour.â€
Madonna’s “Celebration†tour, earmarking the 40th year since her career began, was set to launch next month.
A source told PEOPLE magazine that, “We will share more details with you soon as we have them, including a new start date for the tour and for rescheduled shows. She is out of the ICU now and recovering.â€
The Material Girl’s last major health scare was in late 2020 when she underwent hip replacement surgery. That followed a hip injury that she sustained during her “Madame X†tour nearly a year before. The injury forced Madonna to cancel several shows scheduled for that tour.
At the time, Madonna said her fitness routine was key to maintaining health.
“How do I stay in shape? It's all in your head... It's called will, it's called no one's gonna stop me, and how I stay in shape is no one's gonna stop me,†she told PEOPLE at the time. “And how I stay in shape is I don't believe in limitations.â€
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SOURCES: Instagram, PEOPLE