Madonna Forced To Keep Up With Dancers 'A Fraction Of Her Age' Before Falling Ill -- & May Need To 'Rethink' Tour Following Infection!

perezhilton.com:

Madonna‘s friend is opening up about why she was pushing herself so hard before getting sick. The 64-year-old queen of pop was briefly hospitalized over the weekend after falling ill with a “serious bacterial infection.” The good news is that she is already back home and resting, per doctor’s orders, but her condition sounds very severe.

According to some sources, the infection reportedly grew worse as Madonna chose to ignore her month-long symptoms and focus all her energy on prepping for her upcoming tour — putting in 12-hour days and working until 3:30 in the morning! Related: SZA Calls Out ‘Trash Ex-Boyfriend’ For Cheating During London Show! On Friday, a friend of the Queen of Pop’s told Page Six that Madonna “has always been a perfectionist” when it comes to her work, sharing: That said, the insider stressed that the kind of infection Madonna contracted was NOT due to the rehearsals, saying: Madonna, on the other hand, seems to think she’s invincible.

Or she did before she got sick! Some sources told the outlet the Material Girl artist was insisting on longer rehearsals, even against the better judgment of those around her. Related: Will Smith ‘Refused’ RuPaul Cameo On The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Discussing why the tour is so important to the Grammy winner, her bestie dished: At the end of the day, her fans just want her to be happy and healthy!

Her well-being is all that matters now. When the time is right and she is back to full strength again, we have no doubt she’ll put on an incredible concert!!