Patti Smith hospitalized in Italy, forced to cancel multiple shows
Rock icon Patti Smith was briefly hospitalized in Italy ahead of multiple events during an eight-night tour in Europe, according to local outlets.
The 76-year-old Grammy nominee was observed at a hospital in Bologna Tuesday “due to a sudden illness,” reports TGCOM24.
The incident resulted in the cancellation of Tuesday’s performance at Teatro Duse in Bologna.
“With great regret, we inform the kind public that the concert of @thisispattismith scheduled today December 12, 2023 at 9 pm will not be able to go on stage due to a sudden illness that has affected the artist,” Teatro Duse said in an Instagram post, noting that tickets would be refunded in coming days.
The “Gloria” artist was reportedly released from the hospital “in good health,” with the medical team optimistic that Smith would be able to perform again soon “after an appropriate period of rest,” according to TGCOM24.
The musician and poet’s previously scheduled concert in Venice on Thursday has also been canceled, as has a signing event in Milan this Friday, Rolling Stone reports.
Smith’s Italian tour began late last month. Prior to her hospitalization, she performed in Ancona, Bari, Naples, and last weekend performed in Modena.
At the time of publication, Smith is still scheduled to perform in Chicago later this month. She’s also set for two dates in New York at The Bowery’s Brooklyn Steel on Dec. 29 as well as a sold-out show on her birthday, Dec. 30.
