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Madonna Recovers at Home After Serious Bacterial Infection and ICU Stay

Pop icon Madonna is thankfully back home and on the mend after a serious health scare involving a bacterial infection that landed her in intensive care. A source close to the singer confirmed to Fox News Digital that she's feeling better and recovering at home.

Comedian Rosie O'Donnell, a longtime friend of Madonna's since their time filming "A League of Their Own," also reassured fans via social media, posting a throwback picture and confirming the positive news.

Madonna on stage

Madonna's manager, Guy Oseary, initially broke the news of her hospitalization on Instagram, explaining that the infection had necessitated several days in the ICU. While confirming her improving health and anticipated full recovery, he also announced the postponement of her highly anticipated Celebration World Tour, originally slated to kick off in July to commemorate her 40-year career milestone. Details regarding rescheduled dates will be shared later.

Madonna and Rosie ODonnell Madonna and Rosie ODonnell at a premiere Rosie O'Donnell and Madonna at the premiere of "A League of Their Own"

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the situation, noting that a number of serious infections, such as pneumonia or a blood infection originating from a urinary tract infection, could lead to such a critical condition. He emphasized the seriousness of an ICU stay, highlighting that her release signals a positive outlook for her recovery.

Madonna wears colorful suit on stage