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Morrissey collapses during show | Morrissey collapses during show |
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Morrissey has collapsed on stage during a performance in Swindon. | Morrissey has collapsed on stage during a performance in Swindon. |
The 50-year-old former Smith's singer was taken to hospital after suffering breathing difficulties while performing at the Oasis Leisure Centre. | |
A spokeswoman for the Great Western Ambulance Service said: "Just after 9pm we got a call to a 50-year-old who was reported to be... unconscious." | A spokeswoman for the Great Western Ambulance Service said: "Just after 9pm we got a call to a 50-year-old who was reported to be... unconscious." |
Morrissey was taken to the Great Western Hospital. His condition is not thought to be life threatening. | Morrissey was taken to the Great Western Hospital. His condition is not thought to be life threatening. |
A spokesman for Swindon's Great Western Hospital said: "Morrissey was brought in to the Accident and Emergency department this evening. | |
"He has been seen by the medical team. | |
"At this stage his condition is stable." | |
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the singer fall to the floor during a performance of his song This Charming Man. | |
Two band members rushed to his side and dragged him off stage. | |
The singer has cancelled a series of dates across the country this year because of illness. |