Madonna is currently embarking on her highly anticipated Celebration Tour, having made a remarkable recovery from a serious bacterial infection that had landed her in the hospital earlier this year. Recent photos of the Like a Virgin singer have sparked widespread admiration from fans, as the 66-year-old continues to prove that age is merely a number—and that she remains an unstoppable force in the music industry.

Back in the summer, fans had every reason to be concerned when Madonna’s hospitalization made headlines. Initial reports were alarming, but it soon became clear that her health issues were even more severe than anyone had initially suspected.

The Queen of Pop was set to kick off her much-awaited Celebration Tour in Vancouver on July 15. The tour, planned to feature her greatest hits spanning from 1983 to the present, included a total of 53 shows across North America and Europe. However, plans came to a sudden halt when Madonna was rushed to the hospital due to a bacterial infection. According to early reports, Madonna was found unconscious on Saturday, June 24, and was immediately transported to a New York hospital, where she was intubated.

Shortly afterward, a family member of the Grammy winner shared with Entertainment Tonight that her loved ones had braced for the worst after receiving the initial updates. “For a few days, no one knew how things would turn out, and her family was preparing for the worst,” they revealed. “That’s why everything was kept so quiet since Saturday,” they added. “Everyone feared we might lose her, and that fear was very real.” Meanwhile, Radar Online reported that Madonna’s condition in the hospital was more critical than initially understood. Medical professionals attending to the unconscious star in her apartment reportedly had to administer a NARCAN injection.

Thankfully, Madonna was eventually discharged from the hospital and able to continue her recovery at home. Now, her Celebration Tour is in full swing, with the Vogue singer receiving widespread praise—not only for her performances but also for her radiant appearance, showcased in a series of photos shared from her time on tour. Reports suggest the Paris leg of the tour has been a standout moment, with fans showering her with compliments. One admirer even dubbed her “the most beautiful woman in the world.”