Taylor Swift postpones Brazil concert due to ‘extreme temperatures’ | Fox News
Taylor Swift has postponed her Saturday concert in Rio de Janeiro due to extreme temperatures following the death of a 23-year-old fan, Ana Clara Benevides Machado, at her previous show in the city. Swift expressed her devastation on Instagram, emphasizing the priority of safety for fans and crew. The concert organizer, Time4Fun, reported that Ana Clara received prompt medical attention but tragically passed away at Salgado Filho Hospital after feeling unwell.
The Rio Mayor, Eduardo Paes, declared the postponement of Saturday’s concert, expressing the city’s grief over the loss and vowing to investigate the circumstances. Swift was scheduled for two more Rio shows before heading to São Paulo. The cause of Ana Clara’s death remains undisclosed, but videos from the performance showed Swift urging the crowd to hydrate.
Rio faced extreme heat, reaching 96 degrees Fahrenheit with 64% humidity, prompting a red-colored heat alert. Mayor Paes called the loss unacceptable and demanded increased safety measures for future shows. Swift, overwhelmed by grief, expressed her condolences to Ana Clara’s family and friends. The fate of Swift’s Sunday show in Rio remains uncertain due to weather concerns.
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