Patti Smith Says She’s ‘Fine’ After Collapsing Onstage in Brazil Due to ‘Post Migraine Dizziness’
Patti Smith has assured fans that she’s alright after she collapsed on stage in S?o Paulo, Brazil, on Wednesday night (Jan. 29).
“This is letting everyone know that I am fine,” the legendary 78-year-old singer-songwriter wrote via Instagram on Thursday (Jan. 30), alongside a selfie smiling and waving at the camera. “A grossly exaggerated account is being spread by the press and social media. I had some post migraine dizziness. Had a small incident, left the stage, and returned 10 minutes later and talked to the people, told them I was fine and sang them Wing and Because the night.”
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Smith added that after being checked by a medical professional, she was deemed “absolutely fine.” She concluded, “With all the strife in the world, this explainable incident does not merit so much attention. Thank you everyone for your concern. Trust me I am fine.”
The star is currently amid a short South American run alongside experimental duo Soundwalk Collective. The one-month tour, called Correspondences, “is an ever-evolving project between Soundwalk Collective and Patti Smith,” per the official description on Soundwalk Collective’s Instagram. “Spanning over 10 years, it traverses a wealth of geographies and their natural environments, where the artists have uncovered sonic steps left by poets, filmmakers, revolutionaries and impact of climate change.”
Soundwalk Collective also addressed the situation via Instagram Stories, writing, “Patti has suffered from an intense migraine the past couple days and had some dizziness onstage, but she still wanted to be there for all of us and you and perform today.”
They continued, “Patti says that she is tremendously grateful for your patience and forgiveness and she sends her love to all who attended.”
The series of shows, which kicked off this week in S?o Paolo, will also make its way to Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago, Chile; and Medellín, Colombia. See more information and ticket purchasing options here.
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