Madonna’s sons were first seen when news broke that she was found unconscious in New York on Saturday and taken to the intensive care unit, where she was reportedly intubated overnight.
The 64-year-old singer’s condition is so serious that her relatives are “preparing for the worst,” a family member told .
On Wednesday, her manager Guy Oseary announced that she was suffering from a “serious bacterial infection” and needed time to recover, which is why she is postponing her tour, which is due to start in Vancouver on July 15.
On the same day, Madonna’s eldest son Rocco Ritchie, 17, was seen looking strained as he went out to run errands in New York.
Also pictured in the area was David Banda, looking somber as he set out for a stroll around town.
Sighting: Madonna’s sons (David Banda, left, Rocco Ritchie, right) were seen for the first time on Wednesday after it was announced she was found unconscious in New York on Saturday
The Latest: Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon, 26, has been staying normal during tough times as she posted a picture of herself to Instagram Stories on Wednesday
Madonna’s children have not yet spoken publicly about their mother’s condition.
Rocco, who Madonna shares with ex-husband Guy Ritchie, was spotted with a large bag slung over his shoulder as he made his way to his mother’s Big Apple apartment.
Rocco also shared a series of pictures and videos of himself on a motorcycle tour in Transylvania, Romania on June 26, two days after his mother was hospitalized.
He didn’t mention her health issues, merely noting that he’s had a “crazy trip” in a “crazy place” and that this is “hopefully the beginning of many.”
Meanwhile, David, who Madonna and Guy adopted in 2006 when he was just 13 months old, kept his headphones and sunglasses on when stepping out.
Madonna is the mother of six children: Lourdes, 26; Rocco, 22; David, 17; mercy, 17; and 10-year-old twins Stella and Estere.
Lourdes, who Madonna shares with her former Carlos Leon, is said to have been at her mother’s bedside during her hospitalization.
In a bid to bring some normality to life, the model and dancer Instagrammed a photo in a racy corset with jeans to her 475,000 followers on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles native tagged skate shoe and apparel company Vans with a kiss emoji in the post.
The picture came as one of Madonna’s relatives told they had spent several traumatic days unsure if she would make it.
The family member said the shocking breakdown was a wake-up call for Madonna, who believes she is “invincible” and has been working extremely hard to prepare for the tour.
“In the past few days, no one really knew where things were going to go, and her family was preparing for the worst,” the relative said.
“That’s why it’s been kept secret since Saturday.” Everyone believed we might lose them and that was the reality.”
Health scare: Madonna had to be “taken to the intensive care unit and intubated” on Saturday after contracting a bacterial infection (seen in an Instagram photo from June 20)
Out and about: Rocco, who Madonna shares with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie, was spotted with a large bag slung over his shoulder as he made his way to his mother’s Big Apple apartment
Social media snaps: Rocco posted a series of photos of himself on a motorcycle tour in Romania on Monday, but did not comment on his mother’s condition
Low key: David, who Madonna and Guy adopted in 2006 when he was just 13 months, kept headphones and sunglasses on when stepping out
Double act: Lourdes, who Madonna shares with ex Carlos Leon, is said to have been at her mother’s bedside during her hospitalization
The family source told their sudden hospitalization united them.
“All of Madonna’s family members have come together about this,” the relative said.
And it reminded the singer that she had to take care of herself.
“That really woke her up.” Her life isn’t as healthy as it should be for her age, and she’s lost weight in the last few months.
“She thinks she’s young when she really isn’t.” She also believes she’s invincible.’
Sources close to the singer said she worked around the clock to make sure her tour was perfect. According to a source, she rehearsed six days a week.
Another told in April that she “drives everyone crazy with her perfectionism”.
At the time, the source said that Madonna was “in incredible shape.”
The family source said Wednesday that discussions about her tour at her bedside are banned as the notoriously hard-working singer needs rest.
“Everything including this tour is taking a backseat at the moment and nobody is allowed to mention anything around her that is work related because otherwise she will lose her ass,” the relative added.
“Until her death, she will prioritize her career and fame over her health.”
The pop star’s dire health crisis was shared with the world by her manager Guy Oseary, who revealed on Instagram that her medical issues have forced Madonna to postpone her much-anticipated 40th anniversary tour.
Oseary insisted in his post that the singer and mother-of-six is expected to “make a full recovery” and that her “health is improving,” but added that she was “still undergoing medical treatment.”
Although Oseary did not share the details of Madonna’s treatment or the conditions of her hospitalization, he did confirm that on Saturday she was rushed to intensive care and diagnosed with a bacterial infection.
“On Saturday, June 24, Madonna contracted a severe bacterial infection that resulted in a several-day stay in intensive care,” he wrote Wednesday afternoon.
“Her health is improving, but she is still receiving medical attention.” A full recovery is expected.’
The longtime music exec then revealed that the singer was being forced to delay the start of her tour, which she’s been rehearsing for months – and which was due to start in a matter of weeks – writing, “That time we’ll need all the commitments, inclusive.” the tour to pause.’
He didn’t reveal when Madonna would be well enough to begin the international tour, merely promising fans that he “will share more details as soon as we have them, including a new start date for the tour and any postponed ones.” shows”.
Speaking to , a source confirmed the pop star has now “been released from intensive care and is recovering”.
It’s not known exactly what type of infection Madonna has, but bacterial infections can affect many different parts of the body, including the skin, lungs, brain, and blood, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
“The most common bacterial diseases include urinary tract infections, food poisoning, sexually transmitted diseases and some skin, sinus and ear infections,” explains the medical association, pointing out that the most common form of treatment is a course of antibiotics.
“There are many bacterial infections that are not usually serious or are easily treated with antibiotics,” it says. “However, any bacterial infection that penetrates deep into your body, such as your blood, heart, lungs or brain, can be life-threatening.”
The Madonna: The Celebration Tour was scheduled to run from July 15, 2023 to January 30, 2024.
It would be the singer’s 12th concert tour and will visit cities in North America and Europe, with 84 shows planned.
The singer’s last Instagram post appeared on June 20 – four days before her hospitalization – and contained several pictures of Madonna rehearsing for the tour and the caption: “The calm before the storm.”
On June 23, she also shared a post on her Instagram Stories where she could be seen bleaching the roots of her hair – but just a day later, she was rushed to intensive care.
The ‘life-threatening’ condition that derailed Madonna’s tour: what are bacterial infections and what causes them?
It’s not known exactly what type of infection Madonna has, but bacterial infections can affect many different parts of the body, including the skin, lungs, brain, and blood, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
“The most common bacterial diseases include urinary tract infections, food poisoning, sexually transmitted diseases and some skin, sinus and ear infections,” explains the medical association, pointing out that the most common form of treatment is a course of antibiotics.
“There are many bacterial infections that are not usually serious or are easily treated with antibiotics,” it says. “However, any bacterial infection that penetrates deep into your body, such as your blood, heart, lungs or brain, can be life-threatening.”
Madonna has been rehearsing for her Celebration Tour for months – the tickets for the eagerly awaited music event were quickly sold out just a few minutes after they went on sale.
The singer last took the stage at London’s O2 Arena during her Rebel Heart tour in 2015, the same year she famously fell while performing at the BRIT Awards.
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In May 2020, the singer announced she was undergoing stem cell therapy to treat the injury, while also releasing an X-ray of her knee – which she damaged after falling on stage in late February.
Back then, Madonna described herself as a “broken doll held together with tape and glue” as she announced she was taking much-needed bed rest in hopes of completing the tour.
The singer’s health and well-being have also been the subject of numerous investigations in recent months. In late 2021, Madonna sparked concern among fans with a series of erratic social media posts — one of which showed her posing with someone holding a knife at her neck.
Then, earlier this year, Madonna was heavily criticized for her changed appearance. Some speculated that she had undergone cosmetic surgery when she was spotted with a drastically changed appearance at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
While Madonna was quick to dismiss the critical comments about her looks and denied any rumors of cosmetic surgery, a behind-the-scenes insider told she was “deeply affected” by the criticism and had begun taking steps to ensure she returned to her more natural self before taking the stage for her first concert.
“Despite what people think, she is touched by the criticism of her drastically changed appearance,” the source told , adding that Madonna underwent surgeries to restore her natural appearance.
“She sees and hears what people say about her and for the tour she wants to look more like herself to her fans.”
Announcement: Guy Oseary, manager of the 64-year-old pop icon, confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Wednesday, announcing that the star is still “under medical attention”.
Concern: Earlier this year, Madonna sparked concern – and plastic surgery speculation – when she was spotted modeling at the 2023 Grammy Awards with a completely different look
Madonna first toured the UK in 1987 with her Who’s That Girl World Tour.
Her performances often caused controversy, as she angered the Catholic Church in 1990 when she simulated masturbation on stage, prompting Pope John Paul II to call for a boycott of her Blonde Ambition tour.
During the same tour, Madonna wore her now-iconic Jean Paul Gaultier tapered bra during a sold-out show in Japan.
In 2006, she also enraged the Church of England by staging a mock crucifixion during her Confessions tour in LA.