Taylor Swift Postpones Brazil Concert due to Fan Death
Written by Reananda Hidayat PermonoCompleted Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
Taylor Swift postponed her Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro after Taylor Swift Brazil fan death because of extreme temperature.
The diva said in a handwritten note on Instagram that the safety of everyone has to and always will come first.
The diva said in a handwritten note on Instagram that the safety of everyone has to and always will come first.
Unfortunately, after being brought from Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium, the concert venue, she died an hour later.
Rio’s public prosecutor opened an investigation and said Benevides’ body was being examined
She took her first flight ever to Rio to see her favorite singer. Benevides also created a WhatsApp group to keep her family updated by sending photos every step of the way.
Thousands of fans, including her, waited hours in the sun before being allowed inside.
Despite the heatwave, concertgoers complained weren’t allowed to take water into the stadium.
As the temperature continued rising on Saturday, federal authorities said that free water would be available at concerts and other large events.
Rio de Janeiro and most of Brazil had record-breaking temperatures amid a dangerous heat wave.
The daytime in Rio on Friday could reach 102.4 degrees Fahrenheit (39.1 degrees Celcius), but it felt much hotter.
Taylor Swift Brazil fan death even received reactions from politicians, like Brazil's Justice Minister and Rio Mayor.