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Tragedy and Extreme Heat Mark Taylor Swift's Concert in Rio

Fans rally to support family of deceased fan, as Swift postpones show due to record-breaking heat.

  • Taylor Swift's concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was marked by tragic incidents, including the death of a fan, Ana Clara Benevides, who fell ill during the show due to extreme heat.
  • Swift's fans, known as 'Swifties', raised funds to support Benevides' family, who did not receive support from concert organizers to transport her body back home.
  • Another fan, Gabriel Mongenot Santana Milhomem Santos, was also reported to have been stabbed to death on a beach in Rio during the concert series.
  • Swift postponed one of her shows due to the extreme heat, which reached a record-breaking 139 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Swift is reportedly staying in Brazil for Thanksgiving due to the rescheduled concert dates and her upcoming shows in São Paulo.
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