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Madonna postpones tour start due to “serious bacterial infection”
By Andy Malt | Published on Thursday 29 June 2023
Madonna has postponed the start of her 40th anniversary tour next month after developing a “serious bacterial infection” last weekend, which required intensive care treatment.
“On Saturday 24 Jun, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which lead to a several day stay in the ICU”, wrote her manager Guy Oseary in a statement posted on Instagram. “Her health is improving. However, she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected”.
“At this time”, he added, “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”.
Announced at the beginning of the year, ‘The Celebration Tour’ will see Madonna performing hits from across her career, and it was set to begin in Canada on 15 Jul. The run is due to reach the UK in October, and it is not yet clear if these dates will be affected.
