Punk Legend Patti Smith Let 'Everyone Know That I Am Fine' After Brazil Stage Collapse

Patti Smith is doing well, contrary to the "exaggerated" reports about her health scare.

The legendary musician, one of the most influential members of the New York City-based punk rock movement, sparked widespread concern about her well-being. Fans' worries began after she collapsed on stage in Brazil.

The Wednesday night incident forced Patti Smith to end her show early, but the singer recently cleared all doubts about her health in an Instagram update. She reassured fans she was "fine," claiming the media blew her situation out of proportion.

The singer, famous for her ability to fuse rock and poetry, shared a selfie of herself alongside a message detailing what happened in Brazil. "This is letting everyone know that I am fine. A grossly exaggerated account is being spread by the press and social media," her caption began.

"I had some post-migraine dizziness. Had a small incident, left the stage, and returned 10 minutes later and talked to the people, told them I was fine, and sang them 'Wing' and 'Because the Night,'" Smith continued. She noted a doctor checked her out and approved her well-being.

On that note, she implored fans to be wary of the widespread speculations about her health, writing, "Please do not accept any other story. With all the strife in the world, this explainable incident does not merit so much attention. Thank you everyone for your concern. Trust me, I am fine."

Shortly after posting, Smith's post garnered thousands of comments, with fans wishing for her continued well-being. "I'm so glad that you are fine and healthy. I can't wait to see you tonight. Sending love and good vibes to you! Love you!" one fan wrote.

Another echoed a similar sentiment, writing, "Love and hugs. Believing what you say and nobody else. Drink water and have a nice tea and local honey." A third sent their love to Smith, thanking her for the update, while a fourth applauded her Buenos Aires performance.

The love for the punk-rock legend continued with an IG user commenting, "Glad to see you're ok, Patti. Migraines can be brutal. Please take care of yourself. Safe travels."  One fan praised Smith's reaction to Wednesday's incident, declaring:

"Yesterday was a true display of strength and love. Glad to hear you're ok. Brazil loves you."

According to reports, Smith collapsed on stage in Brazil mid-performance at Sao Paulo's Cultura Artística Theater with the Berlin-based Soundwalk Collective group. She was 30 minutes into the show when the incident occurred.

A local news outlet claimed Smith collapsed while reading a statement about climate change. She was rushed backstage but surprisingly returned later in a wheelchair. The iconic singer apologized to the crowd, saying:

"Unfortunately, I got sick, and the doctor said I can't finish. So we'll have to figure something out. And I feel very badly."

The Soundwalk Collective also addressed the incident on their Instagram Story, revealing Smith had been battling an intense migraine for days. The group, per TMZ, explained that the singer felt dizzy during her performance but still wished to be there for fans.

Smith pushing herself to be there for fans was nothing new in her book, as she has a record of spoiling her admirers. Thanks to her vulnerability and honesty with fans, the "Because the Night" singer received touching epistles on her 76th birthday in 2022.

The Blast reported that she celebrated the occasion with fans by sharing a sweet note that read: "This is thanking everyone for your birthday good wishes. All that you wish for me, I send back to you all in kind." Fans reciprocated her love in the comment section, with someone declaring:

"I may write down here a lot of things, but nothing could ever express how special you are.Every year, I pray for you on this day because your life, your thoughts, and your art are something that makes our experiences in this world way easier."

When Smith was not giving fans in-depth glimpses into her life on Instagram, she became vulnerable about her experiences through her writing. Her memoir, "Just Kids," detailed her early days in New York City and explored her relationship with the late singer Robert Mapplethorpe.

Smith's relationship with her writing was deeply personal, and she even released "A Book Of Days," featuring photographs from her daily life. While reflecting on the project, the music icon stressed the importance of her work in her life, saying:

"I've survived [because] I want to live. Even in our troubled world... I want to be alive," Smith tells the publication. "I want to breathe. I want to do my work."