Madonna said she is on the road to recovery in her first message to fans since she was hospitalized in the intensive care unit with a bacterial infection last month.
The singer thanked her fans for their support and shared her first thoughts after waking up in the hospital in a statement he posted on Instagram on Monday. She also posted a selfie with her hair down and looking directly into the camera.
“The first thing I thought of when I woke up in the hospital was my children,” she said. “The second thing I thought was that I didn’t want to disappoint anyone buying tickets for my tour. I didn’t want to let down the people who worked tirelessly with me over the past few months to create my program. I didn’t want to disappoint anyone.”
She added: “My focus now is my health and getting stronger and I can assure you that I will be back with you as soon as I can.”
Madonna’s manager, Guy Oseary, said on June 28 that she had been hospitalized for a bacterial infection, which led to a “multi-day stay” in ICU. Oseary said a full recovery was expected for the “Material Girl” singer.
Madonna would have to “pause all commitments” including her upcoming tour, a 43-date performance that highlights her four-decade career, Oseary added at the time.
A bacterial infection is defined as “any disease or condition caused by bacterial growth or poisons,” according to the Cleveland Clinic. Bacterial infections can affect your skin, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, heart, brain, or any other part of your body. Common types include a sinus infection or a urinary tract infection.
Neither Oseary nor Madonna specified the type of infection she had.
Madonna, 64, wrote in her new statement that the current plan is to reschedule the North American tour dates and begin shows in Europe in October.
He also thanked fans for their “positive energy, prayers, and words of healing and encouragement. I have felt all your love.”
“I couldn’t be more grateful for your care and support,” she concluded her note to fans. “Love.”
