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October 26, 2009

Update: Morrissey Released from Hospital Following Collapse Over the Weekend...

“Morrissey became unwell, and he was admitted overnight as a precautionary measure,” she said on condition of anonymity, in line with hospital policy. “He’s been seen by the medical team, much improved and now discharged home.”

A note on the 50-year-old singer’s Web site thanked fans for their good wishes.

Telegraph:

A performance by Morrissey had to be cancelled on Saturday night after the singer collapsed on stage after just one song. The former Smiths frontman was taken to hospital at around 9pm after performing at the Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon. Eyewitnesses said he performed his song This Charming Man before “falling to the floor” and was then carried off by technical crew. He was said to be unconscious… He said to the 1,000-strong audience: “Good evening… probably,” before performing The Smiths’ 1983 hit This Charming Man.

Condition Update From The Telegraph:
A spokesman for the Great Western Hospital said: “Morrissey has been admitted to the Great Western Hospital. He is being reviewed by the medical staff and his condition is stable.”