Madonna 'Devastated' by Stage Mishap: 7 Injured, 1 Dead

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Madonna is speaking out about a tragic accident that occurred Thursday while a stage was being constructed for the pop star's upcoming show in France, which claimed the life of one man and injured seven others.

"I am devastated to have just received this tragic news," Madonna said in a statement. "My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news."

A rep for Madonna confirms to "The Insider" that during construction of the stage for Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" show set to take place on July 19 at Velodrome Stadium in Marseilles, France -- the roof accidentally collapsed, causing one death and injuries to seven others.

"The Insider" has learned that Madonna was in Udine, Italy and learned of the tragic news after finishing a sound check at another venue, the Stadio Friuli.

Published 7/16/09 by the Insider

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  • hi people wake up

    are u crazy

    i mean look at her its the end for her
    game over

    she should stop

    she look like my grand mother
    i cant and i dont wanna see my grand mother doing what she is doing

    i think some how she is the bigest...
    coolgirl 7/26/09 Reply
  • Haha. Celebrities get what they deserve.
    Anonymous 7/17/09 Reply
  • I wonder if she will help the family of the person who Died financially, at least a little. Its the least she could do,...I would If I had the money and I was truly concerned for the well being of the people working for me, even though they probably...
    Anonymous 7/17/09 Reply
  • I wonder if she will help the family of the person who Died financially, at least a little. Its the least she could do,...I would If I had the money and I was truly concerned for the well being of the people working for me, even though they probably...
    Anonymous 7/17/09 Reply
  • while it is in bad form to talk about how good madonna looks when this is a story about workers dying, I have to say, she looks a little too much like slash from guns and roses up there.
    Anonymous 7/17/09 Reply
  • WOW! More crap I don't care about. Madonna SUX!
    Anonymous 7/17/09 Reply
  • I love how everyone's talking about how great Madonna looks when the article is about a guy dying while setting up for her show...Shows what people really care about.
    Anonymous 7/17/09 Reply
    • I highly doubt those people even read the article. The first word they saw when they clicked on the link was "Madonna." And instead of even reading the very short article, those dip **** get all hot and sweaty over Madonna's picture. It's sad...
      Anonymous 7/17/09
  • Are you people kidding? Look at her arm! She is all gross and veiny.. Oh yeah .. "toned and tight".. ew. She looks like a man. Anyway, that news is awful.
    Anonymous 7/16/09 Reply
  • Sad:(
    NeverLetGo 7/16/09 Reply
  • That's just... horrible
    capobvious22 7/16/09 Reply