Madonna prays for Meldrum's recovery
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Thousands of tributes have poured in for music icon Molly Meldrum who's been seriously injured after a fall.
Australia is awaiting news of 'national treasure' Molly Meldrum, after he has surgery from his ladder fall.
SUPERSTAR Madonna is praying relentlessly for Molly Meldrum as the rock guru remains in a coma.
"He is a one and only," Madonna said yesterday. "I've always adored Molly and I'm praying around the clock."
Madonna said ! he had b een an inspiration throughout her career.
As Meldrum rests in intensive care in a Melbourne hospital, still listed as critical after an accident at his home on Thursday, popular singer Michael Buble also added his best wishes.
"I was devastated to hear about Molly's accident," the crooner said. "My family and I are praying for him."
It is understood Madonna, Buble and Cher have sent flowers.
Sources close to Sir Elton John, who is a friend of Meldrum's and visited him last week while in Australia on tour, said the singer would be crushed by the news.
The musician is currently travelling and may not know of the accident.
Relatives face an anxious wait as the extent of Meldrum's brain injury becomes more clear in coming days.
Meldrum crushed his skull and punctured his lung when he fell in the backyard of his Richmond home while putting up decorations.
His brother Brian yesterday said he was optimistic about Molly's outlook.
"I spoke to the surgeon this morning and, as he stated, it's a waiting game," he said.
"Until the pressure starts to drop in his brain they can't make an assessment about how it is. It's slow, but everything is going to plan."
His manager and long-time friend Mark Klemens said only immediate family and friends were permitted to see him.
"He is still critical," Mr Klemens said. "It's horrible, it's very upsetting."
Meldrum is in a neck brace and remained unconscious yesterday.
Long-time friend Dean Fingh said he had spoken to Molly only a week before the fall.
"Now he's in need of a lot of care. I'm very worried," Mr Fingh said.
Doctors are monitoring the pressure in Meldrum's brain and are confident it will gradually ease.