In a startling turn of events that sent shockwaves through social media late Tuesday night, Maye Musk — the 76-year-old mother of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk — was reportedly rushed to a Los Angeles emergency room under undisclosed circumstances.
According to two individuals claiming to have witnessed the incident, paramedics were seen arriving at a private residence in West Hollywood shortly after 9:30 p.m. Neighbors described a “tense, urgent scene,” as the Tesla founder’s younger brother, Kimbal Musk, was spotted escorting Maye into the ambulance.
Neither Elon Musk nor the Musk family representatives responded immediately to requests for comment. However, at 11:12 p.m., a brief statement appeared on Maye Musk’s official X (formerly Twitter) account:
“Thank you for the overwhelming concern. We ask for privacy during this time. Further updates will follow when appropriate.”
The cryptic wording of the post sparked a wave of speculation online. Within minutes, hashtags such as #PrayForMaye and #MuskFamilyEmergency began trending worldwide. Fans and followers flooded the comments section with messages of support and theories about the mysterious hospitalization.
Medical experts interviewed by tabloids emphasized that, without official confirmation, it would be premature to draw conclusions about the nature of the emergency. “At her age, anything from fatigue to a more serious underlying issue could prompt a hospital visit,” said Dr. Laura Jensen, a geriatric specialist based in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, paparazzi photos surfaced showing Elon Musk’s private jet reportedly landing in L.A. around midnight, fueling rumors that the tech mogul had cut short an overseas business trip to be by his mother’s side.
By early Wednesday morning, several outlets cited unnamed sources claiming that Maye was in “stable condition,” though these reports remain unverified.
Public curiosity was further stoked when a family spokesperson released a second, even shorter statement at 8:45 a.m.:
“Maye is receiving excellent care and appreciates everyone’s well wishes.”
Still, the lack of detail has left many wondering whether the Musk family is withholding crucial information. Commentators on talk shows speculated whether the timing could affect Elon Musk’s busy schedule as SpaceX prepares for a major launch this weekend.
As of press time, neither the hospital nor the Musk family has provided additional updates. Supporters across the globe continue to send heartfelt messages, hoping for good news in the hours ahead.