Madonna says 'life is beautiful' as she gets emotional about her miraculous recovery from bacterial infection in 2023

Seven-time Grammy winner Madonna had to postpone her Celebration World Tour in June 2023 following her health crisis
UPDATED JUL 6, 2024
Madonna suffered a major health crisis in 2023 (@madonna/Instagram)
Madonna suffered a major health crisis in 2023 (@madonna/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Madonna has nothing but gratitude after surviving a bacterial infection a year ago. 

The ‘Borderline’ crooner took to her Instagram to reflect on her experience. “A year ago today, I had just come home from the hospital after surviving a life threatening illness, I could barely stand in my backyard holding one sparkler,” she wrote.

She added, “I made a miraculous recovery and had an amazing year. Thank you God. Life is beautiful! ♥️🧨🔥"


 
 
 
 
 
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Madonna talked about her health scare during Los Angeles concert  

The seven-time Grammy winner had to postpone her Celebration World Tour in June 2023.

“On Saturday, June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which lead (sic) to a several day stay in the ICU,” her longtime manager Guy Oseary revealed on Instagram back then. 

“Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected,” Oseary added, reports Deadline.

During her Los Angeles concert in March, Madonna talked about her illness with the crowd and revealed the first word that came out of her mouth after an induced coma was “No.”

“I’m pretty sure that was God saying to me, ‘Do you want to come? Want to come up with me? No,’ she said.

The singer also acknowledged the doctor who at the time present in the audience. “I would call in every other day and ask [my doctor] why I didn’t have any energy, when was my energy going to come back? When was I going to feel like myself again? When can I go on tour again?” she said. 

“All he would say is, ‘Go outside in the sun’ … It was so hard for me to walk from my house to the backyard and sit in the sun. I know that sounds insane, but it was difficult,” she continued.

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Madonna suffered a major health crisis in 2023 (madonna/Instagram)

Fans cheer for Madonna as the queen of pop reflects on her health recovery 

A fan commented on her Instagram post, "Words can't express how scared we were to loose you. Thank god indeed! More power to you fantastic artistic mother. Stick with us forever!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

"Noticed how when Madonna got back together that she didn’t miss not one performance or rehearsal and y’all wonder why she’s the queen of pop ❤️" the second joined.

"God save the Queen," another excited fan wrote.

A user said, "Madonna will forever be the queen of pop ❤️❤️❤️"

"You just gave me a fever! 🔥The MDNA strain," another chimed. 

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