Collapses While During the Second Song
No Water Allowed in Venue Despite Sweltering Heat…
A tragic death occurred during a concert of renowned American pop singer Taylor Swift.
According to local media, on the 18th (local time), a college student, Ana Clara (23), suddenly lost consciousness during Swift’s concert in Rio de Janeiro on the 17th. Emergency responders rushed her to the hospital, but sadly, she passed away.
“Reporters detailed the incident that led up to the unfortunate death. Clara began to feel unwell as soon as the concert started, and she fainted while Swift was singing her second song, her friends stated.
The hospital explained that Clara was already in cardiac arrest when she arrived.
The exact cause of her death is still unknown.
However, the temperature in Rio de Janeiro on the concert day was a scorching 39.1 degrees Celsius (102.38 degrees Fahrenheit). The perceived temperature was even higher as around 60,000 fans crowded the football stadium where the concert occurred. The venue authorities clarified that the audience could not bring water bottles into the venue that day.
City health authorities said, “We do not know yet whether Clara’s death was due to the heatwave,” and “The Institute of Legal Medicine (IML) is planning to investigate the cause of death.”
Meanwhile, Swift mourned the loss on her Instagram the following morning, saying, “I know almost nothing about her, except that she was charming and young. My heart is shattered.”
In a subsequent post, she wrote, “I am writing this from my dressing room at the venue. Due to Rio de Janeiro’s heatwave, we have postponed tonight’s show. The safety and well-being of fans, fellow performers, and crew must always come first and will continue to be so.”
Authorities reportedly plan to enact ordinances allowing water bottles in venues and providing drinking areas at high heat exposure events.
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