Madonna was ‘relentless’ and ‘ignored some symptoms of illness’ amid rehearsals

Madonna seemingly ignored the signs of her illness which eventually led to her hospitalization.

On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the Material Girl singer’s longtime manager and producer Guy Oseary revealed that the singer had been hospitalized due to a “serious bacterial infection” amid rehearsals for her upcoming Celebration Tour, but is now recovering.

According to a music source cited by People Magazine, Madonna “ignored some symptoms of illness for quite a while because she thought they would go away.”

The source explained, “She didn’t want to take time away from rehearsals. She was rundown and not feeling 100 percent for a while in anticipation of her tour. She is relentless in her quest to be the best, to wow her fans and to do what others before her have not done.”

Another sourced added, “Madonna has been very busy for a long time and not taking care of herself. She just continues to push herself beyond the limit.”

Madonna was set to kick off her tour in Vancouver on July 15, commemorating the 40-year anniversary of her career. “I am excited to explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for,” she said back in January while announcing her tour.

However, in light of her medical condition, Oseary announced that “all commitments” of the singer are “paused”.

Previously, an insider told Page Six that Madonna “doesn’t want to cancel her tour. She was having a blast in rehearsals and wants to get back to it when she’s ready”.

The source said that she’s “game” to “eventually” hit the road, but her “team doesn’t want to push her”.

Last Thursday, Madonna was released from the hospital and is “feeling better”, reported People Magazine.

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