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Madonna thanks fans for “positive energy” following health scare, announces reworked tour plans
By Andy Malt | Published on Tuesday 11 July 2023
Madonna has issued her first statement since receiving treatment for a bacterial infection, which resulted in the postponement of her 40th anniversary world tour. She thanked fans for their support and gave an update on plans for rescheduled dates.
“Thank you for your positive energy, prayers and words of healing and encouragement”, she wrote. “I have felt your love. I’m on the road to recovery and incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life”.
“My first thought when I woke up in the hospital was my children”, she said. “My second thought was that I did not want to disappoint anyone who bought tickets for my tour. I also didn’t want to let down the people who worked tirelessly with me over the last few months to create my show. I hate to disappoint anyone”.
However, she went on, “my focus now is my health and getting stronger and I assure you, I’ll be back with you as soon as I can”.
The musician’s manager Guy Oseary announced last month that Madonna had been hospitalised in intensive care with a “serious bacterial infection”. This meant that ‘The Celebration Tour’ would not begin in Canada on 15 Jul, as had been planned.
Concluding her statement, Madonna said that “the current plan” is that the initial run of North American dates will be pushed back to 2024. The tour will now commence in Europe in October, with her already scheduled dates going ahead as planned, starting with a four night run at the O2 Arena in London on 14-18 Oct.
