Father of Taylor Swift Fan Who Died in Brazil Speaks Out on Tragedy

Ana Clara attended Taylor’s Eras Tour concert at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 17. In a statement translated from Portuguese to English, organizer T4F (Time for Fun) said Ana Clara hadn’t been feeling well and was “promptly” attended to by first responders, with her “being taken to the medical center at the Nilton Saltos Stadium for first aid protocol.”

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“Given the situation,” the statement continued, “the medical team chose to transfer her to Salgado Filho Hospital, where, after almost an hour of emergency care, she unfortunately died. To the family and friends of Ana Clara Benevides Machado, our sincere condolences.”

According to local outlet G1, the Rio Municipal Health Department said Ana Clara suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and that the Instituto Médico Legal (IML) will certify the cause of death, which has yet to be revealed.