Tearful Taylor Swift RETURNS to the stage in Brazil after fan, 23, died in extreme heat: Singer looks emotional as fans chant ‘We love you’ after star canceled show due to tragedy
Taylor Swift returned to the stage in Rio de Janeiro for the first time after the tragic death of a 23-year-old fan, who succumbed to the extreme heat on Friday.
A day after having to postpone her show due to sweltering temperatures, the 33-year-old pop star expressed her gratitude to all her attendees for braving the record-breaking heat and rain to support her.
‘How lucky are you to have 65,000 people dancing with you in the pouring rain?’ she asked the crowd. “I’ve never had the opportunity to tour Brazil before and you guys have been so supportive of me since the beginning of my career.”
Swift continued, “I love you so much and I’m so happy to see your faces tonight, you have no idea.” Later, during the singer’s set, the crowd erupted after “Champagne Problems” as Swift burst into tears and mouthed “I love you,” according to footage on social media.
Persevering: Taylor Swift returned to the Rio de Janeiro stage for the first time after the death of a 23-year-old fan who succumbed to extreme heat
After performing her hit Champagne Problems on the piano, she looked emotional as she broke down in tears as the audience erupted in applause.
In response to the tears, she said “I love you” to the concertgoers.