Morrissey has collapsed on stage during a performance in Swindon.

The 50-year-old former Smiths singer was taken to hospital after suffering breathing difficulties while performing at the Oasis Leisure Centre.



Morrissey suffered breathing difficulties


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.

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.




Source: BBC
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