Madonna shares public statement on health after suffering ‘serious’ illness

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Madonna has updated fans on her health after being hospitalised with a “serious bacterial infection.” The singer addressed fan concern in a new post on Instagram, thanking them for their “positive energy”, as well as “prayers and words of healing and encouragement”. I hate to disappoint anyone.” She continued: “My focus now is my health and getting stronger and I assure you, I’ll be back with you as soon as I can!” Madonna then announced that “the current plan is to reschedule the North American leg of the tour and to begin in October in Europe”. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Madonna posts statement about health on Instagram Madonna’s hospitalisation was confirmed by her tour manager on 28 June. Billed as a “one-of-a-kind experience”, the tour is also set to feature special guest Bob the Drag Queen, real name Caldwell Tidicue, across all dates.