Madonna halts tour 'after days in intensive care'

Bacterial infection puts UK dates in doubt

- CHRISTOPHER BUCKTIN

MADONNA has been forced to postpone her upcoming Celebration Tour after being hit by an infection and spending several days in intensive care.

The star's manager revealed she had been ill in a post last night.

But he said the 64-year-old is expected to make a full recovery.

According to reports, Madonna was intubated for at least one night before having the tube removed.

The Material Girl singer is due to play her greatest hits on several nights at London's 02 Arena starting in October. It is not known if those dates will now be affected.