Madonna hospitalised in intensive care unit as star postpones world tour
Madonna has postponed her world tour after falling ill and staying several days in intensive care
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Madonna has postponed her world tour after falling ill and staying several days in intensive care.
According to her manager, the popstar developed a serious bacterial infection but is recovering.
A statement from her talent manager Guy Oseary said: "On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which lead to a several day stay in the ICU.
"Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected.
According to her manager, the Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection but is recovering
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"At this time we will need to pause all commitments, which includes the tour.
"We will share more details with you soon as we have them, including a new start date for the tour and for rescheduled shows."
The 64-year-old was due to start her 'Celebration' tour on July 15.
Performances also include two shows at Madison Square Garden in New York in August.
She was scheduled to travel to London for four sold-out shows at the O2 Arena from 14 October.
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The 64-year-old was due to start her 'Celebration' tour on July 15
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Last week Madonna shared a series of pictures which appeared to show her in rehearsals with her Instagram followers, captioned "The Calm Before The Storm".
In 2019 the singer cancelled dates on her Madame X tour on "doctors' orders" after suffering "overwhelming pain".
She told fans at the time: "Doing my show every night brings me so much joy and to cancel is a kind of punishment for me but the pain I'm in right now is overwhelming and I must rest and follow doctors' orders.
"So I can come back stronger and better and continue the Madame X journey with all of you."