Singer Patti Smith fainted during her concert at the Teatro Cultura Artística in São Paulo, Brazil, while accompanied on stage by the experimental music group Soundwalk Collective. The incident, triggered by a severe migraine, forced Smith to leave the stage temporarily in a wheelchair.
After being attended to by medical staff, the artist returned and continued the concert performing several songs, including her iconic song ‘Because the night’ and ‘Alas’, before leaving again. The audience showed their support for Smith during her performance, and the artist expressed gratitude for the concern shown.
The following day, Patti Smith took to social media to inform her followers that she was well and that the fainting was caused by dizziness related to the migraine. She confirmed that the next scheduled concert would go ahead as planned and urged to avoid spreading sensationalized versions about her health.
The singer, known for her political views and opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that despite the incident, there was no reason to worry. Both Smith and Soundwalk Collective assured that the artist was being cared for by specialists and was in the recovery process.
Fans present at the concert expressed their support for Patti Smith through social media, praising her energy and charisma on stage despite the situation. The singer, an influential figure in rock, thanked for the support and positivity received during the night of the incident, dismissing exaggerated reports spread by some media and on social media.
