Smith collapsed on stage in São Paulo, Brazil and noted that she later sought medical treatment. Iconic musician Patti Smith has revealed an update on her health following a startling incident in which she collapsed on stage during a performance in São Paulo,

Patti Smith has spoken out following her mid-performance collapse on a stage in São Paolo, Brazil, earlier this week, calling reports of her ill-health “grossly exaggerated.” Smith was performing with the Berlin group Soundwalk Collective on Tuesday when she suddenly collapsed on the stage.