Singer Patti Smith collapsed during a presentation in Brazil on Wednesday night, and later returned to apologize for needing to end her show early.

Unfortunately during last night’s gig at Teatro Cultura Artística in São Paulo, Brazil, Smith became unwell, falling backwards mid-gig and appearing to hit her head on the floor. Fortunately event staff were able to quickly come to her aid and escort her from the stage.

Patti Smith collapsed on stage last night in Sau Paulo, smacking her head on the floor. The 78-year-old was rushed off stage at the Teatro Cultura Artística in Brazil in a wheelchair on Wednesday after she fainted due to feeling ill when performing alongside Soundwalk Collective.

Patti Smith is setting the record straight about a fall she took onstage in Brazil, explaining that reports about the incident have been "grossly exaggerated" and saying she is doing just fine. The singer-songwriter took to Instagram on Thursday after reports about her Wednesday fall in São Paulo spread across social media.