Madonna‘s health was compromised to the point of leading her family members, but also her fans, to think that they should prepare for the worst. “We thought we might lose her; […] we didn’t know if she would make it through this health problem,” her family said.
A relative explained that if nothing had been said about it, it was because even they didn’t really know what was happening. “Nobody really knew what direction this serious matter was going to take and we all thought we might lose her.” The singer’s family has been close since Madonna’s older brother Anthony Ciccone died at 66 as a consequence of his alcoholism.
How Is Madonna’s Health?
Fortunately, according to a close source revealed to People, the singer is already at home and is recovering. Far from the start of her long-awaited world tour being canceled, there is something in particular that worries her loved ones, as they relate what happened to her physical and mental exhaustion for her upcoming concerts.
“This has been a wake-up call for Madonna, who believes she is immortal and has put a lot of demands on herself to prepare for the tour,” added one of her family members. “Although her health is improving, she is still under medical attention, and a full recovery is expected,” reported Guy Oseary, the singer’s manager.
Why Was Madonna Hospitalized?
Last June 24, 2023, Madonna, 64, was found unconscious. She was taken to a hospital in New York, where she was admitted and intubated. Through a statement, the celebrity’s manager released the news detailing that her hospitalization was due to a serious bacterial infection.
“Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection that led her to stay several days in the ICU. Her health is improving, although she remains under medical care. A full recovery is expected,” her manager said.
Who Is Madonna?
Madonna Louise Ciccone, better known as Madonna, was born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan. At a young age, she traveled to New York to fulfill her greatest dream of becoming a professional contemporary dancer. She is currently a singer, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist.
Thanks to her enormous talent in the world of music, Madonna is considered ‘The Queen of Pop.’ Throughout her career, she has released numerous hits and acclaimed albums, such as ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Blue,’ ‘Like a Prayer,’ ‘Ray of Light,’ and ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor.’ Her songs have spanned various genres such as pop, dance, electronica, and disco.
In addition to her music, Madonna also ventured into film, participating in films such as Desperately Seeking Susan, Evita, and Dick Tracy. She has received several awards and recognitions throughout her career, including multiple Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for her performance in Evita.
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva