Patti Smith Endures Stage Fall Amid Migraine Battle During São Paulo Performance
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Patti Smith, the iconic punk poet and musician, took a startling fall while performing on stage in São Paulo on January 29, 2025. The 78-year-old artist, known for her vigorous live performances, had been suffering from a severe migraine in the days leading up to the incident, which occurred during a collaboration with the Berlin-based Soundwalk Collective at the historic Cultura Artística Theater. About 30 minutes into her set, while engaging …