Madonna's children assumed their mom had died during medical emergency: Source
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Madonna's 10-year-old twins, Estere and Stella, were terrified when they witnessed their mother's medical emergency at her New York City townhouse on June 24 as per a report. The pop star, 64, was suffering from acute septic shock, a life-threatening condition caused by a bacterial infection.
She was unresponsive and cold when a quick-thinking aide administered a NARCAN injection, which is credited with saving her life. "The entire ordeal left the twins understandably shocked, upset, and in tears," sources told RadarOnline.
'No one wanted them to see their mother in that state'
"People inside the house were quick to shield Estere and Stella from seeing their mother unconscious. No one wanted them to see their mother in that state. Imagine the anguish of thinking their mom had died," the source added. Madonna was rushed to a New York hospital, where she was intubated for at least one night before having the tube removed. She spent days on a ventilator while her family was told to "expect the worst."
'She is recovering at home'
The 'Material Girl' singer is now recovering at home, surrounded by family and friends, as per the report. Her friend comedian Rosie O’Donnell shared the news on Instagram, saying Madonna was "good" and "very strong in general." "She is recovering at home — she is very strong in general," O’Donnell replied to one follower. "God bless her hope she’s OK, I don’t care about the tour," another Instagram user wrote, to which the former talk show host responded by saying, "She’s good, " it reported.
Madonna had been preparing for her 84-date world tour, which was scheduled to start in September. Sources told the publication she had pushed herself too hard and relied on painkillers to cope with the physical demands. "She was working overtime, but she clearly burnt herself out and people around her have been politely reminding her that she is not 45 anymore, let alone 25," a source said.
'Pushing herself so hard was extremely risky'
"She needed to pace herself. Pushing herself so hard was extremely risky," It is unclear if Madonna will be able to resume her tour plans or if she will need more time to recover. Fans have expressed their support and prayers for the pop icon, who has sold over 300 million records worldwide and is considered one of the most influential artists of all time.
