On Thursday (December 14), Patti Smith finally shared a health update on Instagram after canceling a December 12 appearance in Bologna, Italy. She cited a “sudden illness” as the reason and she had to be taken to hospital.
Smith writes: “I would like to thank everyone at the hospital for their help and guidance. I am so sorry that we had to cancel the concerts in Bologna and Venice. I will return to fulfill my happy obligations.” The 76-year-old posted a picture of herself and the hospital team.
The artist continues: “This is also a thank you to all the medical teams around the world who care for the needs of people, especially those who work altruistically under fire, as well as all healers, doctors, nurses and caretakers.”
Regarding her health, she adds that she is resting and is “grateful for such care.” She is “painfully aware” that many are not so lucky.
For observation in the emergency room
The day after the admission, Bologna’s local health authority issued a statement, according to the Los Angeles Times, saying that Patti Smith had been released from the hospital “after a brief period of observation in the emergency room” and was “in a medical condition.” “good state of health”. The medical team also explained that the artist could return to the stage after an “appropriate rest period”. Exactly what health conditions led to the hospitalization were not disclosed.