On Wednesday night, Patti Smith assured everyone she was “fine” after a stage mishap in Brazil.
During her presentation at São Paulo’s Cultura Artística Theater, Patti fainted about half an hour into her talk on climate change. She had to stop the show early but came back to apologize. “Unfortunately, I got sick, and the doctor said I can’t finish,” she shared with the audience. “So we will have to figure something out. And I feel very badly.” Then, without any music, she sang “Wing” and “Because the Night.”
Patti later explained that it was just a bit of dizziness from a migraine and reassured fans: “I was checked out by an excellent doctor and was absolutely fine.” She urged people not to believe exaggerated stories circulating online. With so much happening in the world, this small incident doesn’t deserve much attention.
The Soundwalk Collective group also shared on Instagram how grateful Patti felt for everyone’s understanding and love during her two-day “Correspondences” project in São Paulo.
Fans sometimes worry too much when things like this happen.
