LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Taylor Swift has made the difficult decision to postpone her second 'The Eras Tour' concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, due to extreme temperatures following the tragic death of a fan before her initial show.
The 'Blank Space' singer took to her Instagram Story on Saturday, November 18, and wrote, "I’m writing this from my dressing room in the stadium. The decision has been made to postpone tonight’s show due to the extreme temperatures in Rio."
She added, "The safety and well-being of my fans, fellow performers and crew always has to come first."
The rescheduled date for the concert remains undisclosed, leaving fans eagerly anticipating further updates from the singer's team.
Taylor Swift mourns her fan's untimely death
Taylor Swift shared her devastation over the death of Ana Clara Benevides, expressing her profound sorrow and stating that she couldn't address the loss during her performance due to being overwhelmed with grief.
Extending her sympathies to Benevides' family and friends, she conveyed her deep sense of loss, acknowledging the unforeseen and distressing circumstances surrounding the tour in Brazil.
Despite securing a front-row seat at Estadio Nilton Santos, the extreme heat led to her fainting, requiring resuscitation at the stadium. Tragically, she died before reaching the hospital, leading to an outpouring of sorrow among fans.
Social media footage from the concert also depicted her compassionate gesture as she paused her performance to provide water to fans affected by the sweltering conditions.
Renowned for her dedication to her audience, Swift rarely cancels concerts, even performing in adverse weather conditions when safe. However, she previously postponed her second Buenos Aires show due to severe rainfall and stadium flooding.
The latest rescheduling of the Rio de Janeiro concert emphasizes her unwavering commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of her fans above all else.
Internet backs Taylor Swift's decision to postpone second Brazil Eras Tour show
After Taylor Swift announced her decision to postpone the second concert in Brazil, netizens largely stood in support of the singer.
One wrote, "she is doing the right thing… better than the organizers who are handling this concerts."
"This is way more complicated than that. Of course having your fan pass away whilst waiting to see you perform would be gut wrenching, but she also has to look at the other 70k people who came to see her. Obviously she’s done the right thing putting everyone’s safety first," noted another.
Someone stated, "shes so kind omg bless taylors heart for taking initiative," while a person added, "i’m glad she’s taking precautionary measures after last night."
One more fan said, "With great power comes great responsibility."
