Pretoria, South Africa – only 40 minutes ago, the world received news that has left millions of shocked followers. At 53, Elon Musk – a businessman behind Tesla, Spacex and X (previously Twitter) – faces an distressing family situation. His mother, the renowned model and nutritionistMaye Musk, has been hospitalized urgently in Pretoria, its hometown.

🚨 An announcement that shakes the world

The Musk family issued a brief but forceful statement through the businessman’s official social networks:

“Our mother, Maye, has been admitted urgently. We ask for privacy and prayers in this difficult time.”

The news went viral in minutes, generating thousands of support comments from all corners of the world. Elon Musk, who is usually active on its X platform, has not made any personal publication from the announcement, which increases the concern of his followers.

👩‍👦 An unwavering bond between mother and child

Maye Musk, 76, is not just any mother. His life story is as impressive as his son’s. Born in Canada and raised in South Africa, Maye has been a model for more than five decades and is also known for her activism in healthy nutrition and female empowerment.

His relationship with Elon has always been close. In multiple interviews, Elon has highlighted his mother’s strength, stating that “she was the one who taught me to work hard, never to give me up and dream big.” Maye, on the other hand, has been a constant support figure in her son’s dizzying career, accompanying him even in Spacex presentations and Tesla events.

🏥 What is known about your state of health?

Although the family has not given specific details about the reason for admission, sources close to the Musk environment in South Africa indicated thatMaye would have presented severe symptoms of fatigue, dizziness and respiratory difficulty. She was taken to the hospital immediately after a family dinner at her Pretoria residence.

So far, doctors have not issued an official part. However, it is known that it is under observation in theIntensive Care Unit of the General Hospital of Pretoria, considered one of the best in the country.

🌍 international support wave

The news generated a wave of solidarity in social networks. Personalities of the business, political and entertainment world have expressed their support to the Musk family.

• Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, wrote:

  “Maye is an incredible woman. Force for the whole Musk family.”

• The actressPriyanka choprashared in his Instagram history:

  “Senting love and light to Maye Musk and their children at this time.”

Thousands of anonymous users have also filled the comments of social networks with messages of support, prayers and positive memories about Maye.

🤖 Elon Musk and his reaction so far

Although Elon has not talked directly to the press or published in X, it is rumored that he has already taken a private flight from San Francisco destined for Johannesburg to be with his mother. According to the South African mediumThe Citizen, Magnate’s Jet Gulfstream was seen taking off at 4:20 p.m. local time.

Musk, who has faced criticism and successes in equal parts in recent years, has always maintained a firm position on the importance of the family. In past interviews, he said:

“It doesn’t matter how big the universe that Explanos is, the essential is always at home.”

🕊️ What will happen now?

Fans look forward to an official medical part. Meanwhile, the whole world joins in a time of pause, leaving aside the technological and financial headlines to focus on the most human: the health of a mother.

Maye Musk has been a source of inspiration for millions, demonstrating that it is never too late to start again, to shine or raise your voice. Today, it is the world who returns a bit of that love.