Taylor Swift SOBS Onstage Over Dead Concertgoer As Netizens Convince Her She's Not To Blame

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JEWEL SAMAD / Staff

When Taylor Swift returned to the stage in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, she sobbed and paid tribute to a young fan who unfortunately died from the intense heat.

This, as the netizens who love her have been posting nonstop online to convince her that she should not feel guilty. In fact, "Taylor Swift It's Not Your Fault" trended.

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As the second surprise song of the evening, the pop sensation played her heartbreaking song, "Bigger Than the Whole Sky," about unfathomable pain and heartache, while appearing to honor Ana Clara Benevides, 23.

"Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye / You were bigger than the whole sky / You were more than just a short time,' the 12-time Grammy winner, 33, crooned while visibly choked up. 'I'm never gonna meet / What could've been, would've been / What should've been you / What could've been, would've been you."

Swifties praised a performance they believed to be "for Ana" in a TikTok video that was posted by a fan under the username @tswift_22.

Many said they are so moved and that they noticed that she was playing the piano with her whole heart, doing it all for Ana. I

Some remarked on how Swift 'was crying' while singing and that you could 'hear' her genuine sorrow for her admirer.

Many said they could see her trying hard to pull it together so fans would still have a good time, but they can sense her struggle.

@lucy.swift1989 I just want to give her a big hug#taylorswift #weloveyoutaylor #erastour #riodejaneiro #welovetaylorswift #wewillstay #champagnepromblems #riodejaneiroerastour #fyp Castles Crumbling (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault) - Taylor Swift

Benevides passed out in the front row on Friday; paramedics responded and attempted CPR, but it was unsuccessful in reviving her.

After being taken to a hospital, she passed away after a second heart arrest. Swift thanked everyone for coming out to support her despite the record-breaking heat and rain earlier in the performance.

Swift was forced to postpone Saturday's gig due to extreme heat.

Later in the singer's performance, "Champagne Problems" caused the crowd to explode, as social media footage shows Swift crying and mouthing "I love you" during the song.

She appeared distraught and started crying as the crowd let out a raucous cheer as she played her famous song on the piano.

Many shared that they are in awe of Swift's capacity to "get through this weekend."

According to reports, fans were not permitted to carry water into the much-anticipated concert because of the intense heat. Fans stated after Swift's Friday performance that they were not allowed to bring water inside the arena, however this has not been confirmed.

After the death and the backlash, the organizer said some changes would be made.

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