Pop Icon Recounts Near-Death Experience
Madonna performs during "The Celebration Tour" in October in London. Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images At the opening night of her five-night "Celebration Tour" in Los Angeles, Madonna revealed a significant health issue she faced last summer. She acknowledged her doctor, Dr. David Agus, and other medical personnel present in the audience. Describing the bacterial infection that landed her in intensive care, Madonna said, "It was a strange experience to finally feel out of control." She then drew comparisons to past challenges, stating, "I've fallen off horses many times, breaking bones and even needing a titanium hip. The list goes on, but nothing stops me." Building on previous mentions during the tour, Madonna openly described the experience as a "near-death experience." "It was truly scary," she admitted. "I was in an induced coma for four days and unaware of everything. Apparently, the first word I uttered u...