Patti Smith shares update after collapsing on stage during performance: 'Trust me I am fine'

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: Rock legend Patti Smith has assured her fans that she is doing well after a "small incident" took place on stage during a performance in Brazil.

The 78-year-old artist reportedly 'collapsed' at a stage in Sao Paulo on January 29, but returned soon after to address the audience.

Patti Smith claims she did not collapse, says it was 'some post migraine dizziness'

Patti Smith explained that she had experienced dizziness from a migraine and dismissed reports exaggerating the situation.

Smith took to Instagram on Thursday, January 30, to update fans about her health, sharing a selfie where she smiled and waved at the camera.

"This is [me] letting everyone know that I am fine," wrote Smith.

"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 added to the post.

She further said that she had been seen by an "excellent doctor" and assured fans she was in good health.

"Please do not accept any other story. With all the strife in the world, this explainable incident does not merit so much attention," Smith pleaded.

"Thank you everyone for your concern. Trust me I am fine," she concluded. 

Soundwalk Collective confirms Patti Smith had been dealing with a migraine

Patti Smith was in Sao Paulo for a two-day presentation of the 'Correspondences' project with Berlin-based Soundwalk Collective.

She recited her writings alongside musicians during the performance.

Soundwalk Collective shared a statement on Instagram stories, revealing that Smith had been struggling with an intense migraine for several days but "still wanted to be there for all of us and you and perform."

Smith collapsed about 30 minutes into the event while reading a text about climate change, according to local reports. She fell on stage and remained down for a few minutes before receiving help, the Associated Press reported. 

Journalist Micheline Alves, who was seated near the front, described the moment Smith fell.

"She clearly felt dizzy. She started moving backward and fell in a way — I think she tried to support herself on the microphone or the music stand. And everything fell on top of her. It was a bizarre scene," Alves said during a phone interview.

Smith was briefly taken offstage in a wheelchair but later returned to address the audience. Meanwhile, another video shows Smith performing 'Because the Night', with the audience singing along.

Worried fans ask Patti Smith to take care as she is 'too important'

Fans flooded the comments on Instagram, sending Patti Smith their well wishes.

"Take care of yourself and rest when you can❤️ we all love you," wrote a fan.

"We love you, Patti!! Glad to know everything is fine ❤️," another commented.

"Blessings and love for your continued well-being dear Patti!" wrote one more supporter.

"Take care, Patti. You are too important for this world 💛 sending all my love to you!" added another fan.

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