Taylor Swift has announced that she will not perform her scheduled concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, November 18, 2023, after a tragic incident at her previous show in the same city. A 23-year-old fan died of heatstroke on Friday, November 17, 2023, while attending Swift’s concert at the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium. The fan, identified as Julia Santos, collapsed during the show and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Swift expresses her grief and condolences
Swift, who is currently on her Eras Tour, took to social media to express her grief and condolences to the fan’s family and friends. She also thanked the medical staff and security personnel who tried to save the fan’s life.
“I’m so heartbroken to hear about the loss of one of my beautiful fans, Julia Santos. She was only 23 years old and had her whole life ahead of her. She was a ray of sunshine and a loyal supporter of my music. I’m sending all my love and prayers to her family and friends. I can’t imagine what they are going through right now,” Swift wrote on her Instagram story.
“I also want to thank the amazing doctors, nurses, paramedics, and security guards who did everything they could to help Julia and keep everyone else safe. You are the true heroes and I’m so grateful for your service and dedication,” she added.
Swift postpones Saturday concert due to extreme heat
Swift also announced that she will postpone her Saturday concert in Rio de Janeiro due to the extreme heat that has been affecting the city and most of Brazil. The temperature reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday and is expected to remain high over the weekend. Several local media reported that water bottles were not allowed inside the stadium, even though fans were queuing for several hours in the sun.
“The safety and well-being of my fans, fellow performers, and crew has to and always will come first. I’ve decided to postpone my Saturday concert in Rio de Janeiro due to the extreme heat that is putting everyone at risk. I’m so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but I hope you understand that this is the best decision for everyone’s health and safety,” Swift wrote on her Instagram story.
She also said that she would reschedule the concert for a later date and that the tickets would be valid for the new show. She asked her fans to stay hydrated and take care of themselves.
“I promise I will be back soon with an amazing show for you all. I love you so much, Rio. Please stay hydrated, stay cool, and stay safe. I’ll see you soon,” she wrote.
Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce supports her from afar
Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, who is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, showed his support for his girlfriend from afar. He posted a photo of himself wearing a T-shirt with Swift’s name and a heart on it and captioned it with a heart emoji and the hashtag #TeamTaylor.
Kelce, who flew to Buenos Aires last week to attend Swift’s concerts in Argentina, had to return to the U.S. for his team’s game on Sunday. He was spotted at the airport on Friday, wearing a mask and a hat, and carrying a suitcase with Swift’s initials on it.
Kelce and Swift have been dating since August 2023, when they met at a charity event in Los Angeles. They have been inseparable ever since, and have been spotted together at various occasions, such as the Met Gala, the VMAs, and the American Music Awards. They have also been very supportive of each other’s careers, with Swift cheering for Kelce at his games, and Kelce joining Swift on her tour.
Swift and Kelce have also been very open about their relationship on social media, posting cute photos and videos of themselves, and leaving sweet comments on each other’s posts. They have also been very affectionate and playful with each other, often teasing and joking with each other.
Swift and Kelce are one of the most popular and beloved celebrity couples in the world and have received a lot of love and support from their fans and friends.
