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Taylor Swift fans furious after fan death at Brazil concert Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments
After fainting at Taylor Swift's concert in Brazil on Friday night, a fan died after being rushed to a local hospital.
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Nov 18, 2023
Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert
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Nov 20, 2023 Newest
Taylor Swift fans furious after fan death at Brazil concert
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The Republic
Taylor Swift fan dies at Rio concert as fans complain about high temperatures and lack of water ↗ (opens The Republic) Published Nov 17, 2023
Same headline from 9 more outlets The Republic's feed description RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A 23-year-old Taylor Swift fan died at the singer’s Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Friday night, according to a statement from the show’s organizers in Brazil. While the cause of death for Ana Clara Benevides Machado has not been announced, media reported that fans were no…
12News Now Beaumont
Taylor Swift 'devastated' after fan dies before Rio concert ↗ (opens 12News Now Beaumont) Published Nov 17, 2023
Same headline from 3 more outlets 12News Now Beaumont's feed description Fans complained they were not allowed to take water bottles into Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium despite high temperatures.
KHOU Houston
Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show after fan dies during concert ↗ (opens KHOU Houston) Published Nov 17, 2023
KHOU Houston's feed description Fans complained they were not allowed to take water bottles into Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium despite high temperatures.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Taylor Swift postpones Rio show after fan dies at concert amid complaints about heat, lack of water ↗ (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles) Published Nov 17, 2023
Same headline from 6 more outlets ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro after a fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer's Instagram.
FOX 5 New York
Taylor Swift 'devastated' after fan dies at Brazil concert ↗ (opens FOX 5 New York) Published Nov 17, 2023
Same headline from 8 more outlets FOX 5 New York's feed description Taylor Swift shared a note about the fan's death on social media: she said she had a "shattered heart."
East Idaho News
Fan dies at Taylor Swift concert in Rio ↗ (opens East Idaho News) Published Nov 17, 2023
East Idaho News's feed description RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — A 23-year-old Taylor Swift fan died at the singer’s Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Friday night, according to a statement from the show’s organizers in Brazil. Both fans and politicians reacted to the news with outrage.
New York Post
Taylor Swift ‘devastated’ as fan, 23, dies ahead of her Brazil concert: ‘Overwhelmed by grief’ ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Nov 17, 2023
New York Post's feed description The “Anti-Hero” hitmaker, 33, revealed the tragedy and mourned her fan’s death after she performed the first of three nights at Rio de Janeiro’s Estádio Nilton Santos.
WISH-TV Indianapolis
Fan dies at Taylor Swift's Rio concert as fans complain about high temperatures, lack of water ↗ (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis) Published Nov 17, 2023
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description A 23-year-old Taylor Swift fan died at the singer's Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Friday night, according to a statement.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Taylor Swift ‘devastated' after fan dies at her Brazil concert ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Published Nov 17, 2023
Same headline from 3 more outlets NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description Taylor Swift issued a statement expressing her grief following the death of fan Ana Clara Benevides Machado, 23, at her Eras tour show in Rio de Janeiro Nov. 17.
Variety
Taylor Swift ‘Devastated’ After Fan Dies at Rio Concert: ‘She Was So Incredibly Beautiful and Far Too Young’ ↗ (opens Variety) Published Nov 17, 2023
Variety's feed description Taylor Swift honored a young fan who died at her Eras Tour concert Friday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
ABC 7 New York
Taylor Swift fan dies at Rio concert amid complaints about heat, lack of water ↗ (opens ABC 7 New York) Published Nov 17, 2023
ABC 7 New York's feed description In a handwritten note shared on her social media, Swift said she had a "shattered heart."
Digital Journal
Taylor Swift 'devastated' by fan's death at sweltering Rio concert ↗ (opens Digital Journal) Published Nov 17, 2023
Same headline from 1 more outlet Digital Journal's feed description American superstar Taylor Swift said Saturday she was "devastated" by the death of a 23-year-old fan during a show in Brazil before a crowd of 60,000.The
Fortune
Taylor Swift says she has 'shattered heart' after 23-year-old fan dies at Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro ↗ (opens Fortune) Published Nov 17, 2023
Fortune's feed description While the cause of death has not been announced, media reported that fans were not allowed to take water into the stadium despite soaring temperatures.
Time
Taylor Swift Fan Dies Before Eras Concert in Rio ↗ (opens Time) Published Nov 17, 2023
Time's feed description A 23-year-old fan died at the Eras Tour concert in Rio on Friday night, according to a statement from the show's organizers in Brazil.
WHAS Louisville
Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert ↗ (opens WHAS Louisville) Published Nov 17, 2023
Same headline from 15 more outlets WHAS Louisville's feed description Fans complained they were not allowed to take water bottles into Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium despite high temperatures.
Entertainment Weekly
Taylor Swift 'overwhelmed by grief' after fan dies at Brazil concert ↗ (opens Entertainment Weekly) Published Nov 17, 2023
Entertainment Weekly's feed description Taylor Swift is mourning a fan who died before her Eras Tour concert in Brazil on Friday: 'I can’t even tell you how devastated I am by this.'
Rolling Stone
Taylor Swift 'Devastated' After Fan Dies Before Show in Brazil ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Nov 17, 2023
Rolling Stone's feed description Taylor Swift mourned the death of a fan who died before an Eras Tour’s stop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Washington Post
Taylor Swift fan dies after going to sweltering concert in Brazil ↗ (opens Washington Post) Published Nov 17, 2023
Washington Post's feed description A 23-year-old woman succumbed to heat as Taylor Swift brought her Eras Tour to a concert venue in Rio de Janeiros
The Hollywood Reporter
Taylor Swift Says She’s “Devastated” By Death of Fan Before Eras Tour Show in Brazil ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Nov 17, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description "I want to say now I feel this loss deeply and my broken heart goes out to her family and friends," the singer wrote on social media.
The Guardian
Taylor Swift fan dies before Brazil concert amid sweltering conditions ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Nov 17, 2023
The Guardian's feed description Pop star ‘devastated’ by death of woman, named in media as Ana Clara Benevides, 23, who reportedly fainted and had cardiac arrest
Salon
Taylor Swift reacts to death of young fan at Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro ↗ (opens Salon) Published Nov 17, 2023
Salon's feed description "I can’t even tell you how devastated I am by this," Swift said on Instagram Stories
Fox News
Taylor Swift fan details scorching, 'sauna-like' conditions at Brazil show that left 23-year-old dead ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Nov 17, 2023
Fox News's feed description A passionate Taylor Swift fan gave a glimpse of her experience at the chaotic Brazil concert that left a 23-year-old person dead after severe weather conditions.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Taylor Swift fan dies at Rio concert ↗ (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser) Published Nov 17, 2023
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description RIO DE JANEIRO >> A 23-year-old Taylor Swift fan died at the singer’s Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Friday night, according to a statement from the show’s organizers in Brazil. Both fans and politicians reacted to the news with outrage.
NBC News
Taylor Swift fan dies before show in Brazil, superstar says ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Nov 17, 2023
NBC News's feed description Swift, on her "The Eras Tour" said that she had a "shattered heart" after losing a fan before her show in Rio Friday.
WTOP Washington DC
Taylor Swift postpones Rio show after a fan’s death during her Friday night concert ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC) Published Nov 17, 2023
WTOP Washington DC's feed description RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Taylor Swift postpones Rio show after a fan's death during her Friday night concert.
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