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Madonna's much anticipated 40th anniversary Celebration tour has finally kicked off, in Europe - and she's talking about the series health scare that delayed the US portion of the tour.
In a performance at London's O2 Arena she paid tribute to some of the late icons who influenced her rise to stardom, including Prince, Michael Jackson, and Sinead O'Connor.
She also addressed her health struggles, sharing with her fans the gravity of her recent ordeal.
"It's been a crazy year for me. I didn't think I was going to make it, neither did my doctors. That's why I woke up with all of my children sitting around me," she said to the crowd.
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