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Coverage dated October 22, 2024

Matthew Sweet, alt-rocker known for '90s hit ‘Girlfriend,' suffers ‘debilitating' stroke on tour

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

The singer-songwriter's fundraising page has collected over $150,000 in donations as of Wednesday morning.

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  1. The Daily Caller

    90s Singer Matthew Sweet Suffers Medical Crisis While On Tour (opens The Daily Caller)

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    American singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet suffered a debilitating stroke while on tour in Toronto Oct. 12.

  2. New York Post

    Singer Matthew Sweet suffers ‘debilitating stroke’ on tour with Hanson: ‘Long path to recovery’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Singer Matthew Sweet suffered a "debilitating stroke" while on tour with Hanson and a GoFundMe page has been launched for his medical care.

  3. Entertainment Weekly

    Singer Matthew Sweet suffers 'debilitating' stroke while on tour (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Singer Matthew Sweet, 60, is recovering after suffering a 'debilitating' stroke while on tour with Hanson. His team has set up a GoFundMe page for him.

  4. NBC 6 South Florida

    Matthew Sweet, alt-rocker known for '90s hit ‘Girlfriend,' suffers ‘debilitating' stroke on tour (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    The singer-songwriter's fundraising page has collected over $150,000 in donations as of Wednesday morning.

  5. Deadline

    Singer-Songwriter Matthew Sweet Suffers Debilitating Stroke On Tour, Faces “Long, Uncertain Path To Recovery” (opens Deadline)

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    Matthew Sweet, who grew to fame in the 1990s with alt-rock hits including "Girlfriend" and "I’ve Been Waiting," will be prevented from performing for the foreseeable future.

  6. NBC News

    Matthew Sweet, alt-rocker known for '90s hit 'Girlfriend,' suffers stroke on tour (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet suffered a "debilitating" stroke while on tour in Toronto in mid-October, according to a GoFundMe page his management company posted this week to assist with his recovery expenses.

  7. Variety

    Matthew Sweet Suffers Stroke While on Tour With Hanson; GoFundMe Set Up for His Recovery (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet suffered a stroke while on tour opening for Hanson, and management reps have set up a GoFundMe for his health care.

  8. Rolling Stone

    Matthew Sweet Suffers 'Debilitating' Stroke, GoFundMe Launched to Help With Recovery (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Matthew Sweet, the veteran alt-rock singer-songwriter behind Nineties hit singles “Girlfriend” and “I’ve Been Waiting," has suffered a stroke.

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