Patti Smith Collapses on Stage in Brazil, Apologizes to Fans

During a performance in Sao Paulo, renowned singer Patti Smith collapsed on stage due to a severe migraine and later returned in a wheelchair to apologize to the audience. The incident occurred on Wednesday night at the Cultura Artística Theater, where Smith was involved in a two-day presentation of the "Correspondences" project with the Berlin-based Soundwalk Collective. Approximately 30 minutes into the event, as Smith read a text on climate change, she fell and lay on the stage until help arrived.

Smith expressed her regret to the audience when she came back in a wheelchair, saying: "Unfortunately, I got sick, and the doctor said I can't finish. So we will have to figure something out. And I feel very badly." The audience responded warmly, saying: "Don't be! We love you!" Soundwalk Collective later revealed via Instagram that Smith had been enduring intense migraines for days but wanted to fulfill her commitment to the performance. The theater assured that Smith is receiving care from top medical professionals. Although the group's plans indicated they would perform the following night, the venue has yet to confirm if this will occur. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)