Patti Smith’s Health Update
Patti Smith recently set a record and provided an update on her health amid circulating rumors regarding an illness and injury sustained at her concert.
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Incident at Concert
Last night (January 29) at Teatro Cultura Artistica in São Paulo, Brazil, videos surfaced on social media showing the iconic poet seated in a wheelchair during the performance.
One clip shared on X/Twitter was captioned: “Patti Smith, 78 years old, after she fell and was momentarily unconscious. Back on the stage of Cultura Artistica, she delighted everyone.”
Another user posted an emotional clip with the caption: “One of the most special moments in my life was seeing Patti Smith sing, as the night was powerful after what happened on stage 🥺🥺🥺 The greatest artist in the world ❤️.”
Patti Smith, 78, depois da queda, voltou ao palco do Cultura Artística e encantou a todos pic.twitter.com/h4qaaaajvm9
– Raul Jaus Lors (@rauljustelores) January 30, 2025
Um dos momentos mais especiais da minha vida foi a Patti Smith cantando porque a noite estava forte depois da queda 🥺🥺🥺 Maior artista do mundo <3 pic.twitter.com/5u9kfqjktp
– ✦ Bela ✧ (@belamuzy) January 30, 2025
Smith’s Official Response
Smith took to her official Instagram account to clarify the situation and provide an update on her well-being. In a selfie taken in what appeared to be a hotel room, she wrote: “This is to let everyone know that I’m alright. An exaggerated account of events is making the rounds on the press and social media.”
She continued, “I experienced a bit of dizziness after a migraine. There was a minor incident, but I left the stage, returned 10 minutes later, spoke with the audience, reassured them that I was fine, and performed ‘Wing’ and ‘Because the Night.’ A fantastic doctor checked on me, and I am absolutely fine. Please do not believe any other story.”
With all the turmoil in the world, this incident does not warrant such attention. Thank you all for your concern. Trust that I’m okay.
