Smith insists ’a grossly exaggerated account’ of what happened ’is being spread by the press and social media.’

Patti Smith fell on stage during a performance on Wednesday night - with fans watching anxiously as she was taken away in a wheelchair. She has now updated on her condition.

Patti Smith will be dancing barefoot again soon. The 78-year-old rocker told her fans she’s “absolutely fine” after she experienced a “small incident” onstage while performing in Brazil on Wednesday.

Patti Smith has shared an update on how she’s doing after word spread on social media that she collapsed onstage at a show in Brazil.

The 78-year-old rocker suffered the effects of a migraine whilst on stage in São Paulo, Brazil on Wednesday (29 Jan)

Punk rock legend Patti Smith has assured fans she’s ‘fine’ and blasted ‘exaggerated’ reports of a collapse on stage at the Cultura Artistica Theater in Brazil

Patti Smith collapsed on stage in Brazil from post-migraine dizziness, but says reaction to ending concert early is being over-exaggerated.

Patti Smith collapsed onstage while performing in Brazil on Wednesday, Jan. 29. She later told fans she was "absolutely fine."

Patti Smith downplays her recent fall onstage and blames 'post-migraine dizziness' for the incident, which she believes 'does not merit so much attention.'

Patti Smith recently collapsed on stage during a performance at the Teatro Cultura Artistica in Sao Paolo, Brazil on January 29, 2025.

Patti Smith reportedly collapsed at a stage in Sao Paulo on January 29 but returned soon after to address the audience