Patti Smith is setting the record straight about her health after she reportedly collapsed onstage during a show in Brazil.
Reports on social media claimed that during her concert in São Paulo with the Soundwalk Collective, Patti fell backward, was unconscious and was taken out in a wheelchair. Video shows her later returning to the stage in a wheelchair to perform.
But Patti says in a post on social media that the reports of the incident are being overblown.
“This is letting everyone know that I am fine. A grossly exaggerated account is being spread by the press and social media,” the 78-year-old writes on Instagram. “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.”
She adds, “I was checked out by an excellent Doctor and was absolutely fine. Please do not accept any other story. 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.”
Smith is supposed to perform in São Paulo again on Thursday.
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