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Morrissey Discharged From Hospital After Collapsing Onstage

Morrissey is "stable" and has been discharged after spending the night in a hospital in Swindon, England. The singer, 50, collapsed on stage Saturday night while performing at the city's Oasis Leisure Centre.

Medics told reporters that he had been suffering from "respiratory problems" and was kept in the hospital over night as a "precautionary measure."

"He was seen this morning and was much improved and has now been discharged," Swindon's Great Western Hospital said in a statement.

Morrissey's 'Swords' tour, named for his forthcoming album of B-sides, kicked off Friday night in Birmingham.

According to a fan at last night's show, Morrissey "kept putting his hand up to his mouth as if he felt sick or ... perhaps he was trying to hide something, but he didn't look particularly comfortable," the fan told the BBC. Others described him as "straining" and "wincing," reports NME.

He collapsed in the middle of the first song, the 1983 Smiths hit "This Charming Man," and was led off stage by two of his band members.

Morrissey has canceled several tour dates this year due to illness. The U.K. leg of his tour, which includes several rescheduled dates from earlier this year, is set to resume Monday night with a performance in Bournemouth. The tour moves to Europe in November, followed by several U.S. dates.

The singer's website posted an update on his condition this morning, and did not suggest any forthcoming tour dates would be canceled. "Morrissey is in stable condition after his collapse in Swindon Saturday night," the site reads. "Thanks go out to all his well wishers, more information will be posted as soon as it is available."

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Mike

When I read that Morrissey collapsed on stage, it made me think of the story about Rod Stewart and the eleven ounces. Seems like everyone I know heard that story around 1980. If you heard the same story about Morrissey, it very well might be true!

October 26 2009 at 4:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Suzy

I think I've heard of him in my travels.. He is the same
age as my husband, yet I still don't know who he is
exactly! lol. As far as him being a geriatric or even a senior citizen in general 50 is not old and I'm not sure
if 50 is the age when people start getting senior citizen discounts. I'll be 46yo tomorrow and I'm not looking forward to becoming 50 but have to remember that
it's just an age, like 21, 30, 40, 75, etc. I thought I saw some reply by a poster and they basically put someone in their own place after that person referred to
Morrissey as old then said that even the person who slammed Morrissey, will be old one day also! Believe me,
it comes so much faster than you would think! As you get
older, time will pass faster and faster.

October 26 2009 at 3:12 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Carolina Ruiz

I have loved listening to him since I was 15 and I am now 27.He is the best and always will be. I hope he can go on singing for many more years.

October 26 2009 at 2:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
byron

morrissey still has the balls to get out there and perform not only for those of us who grew up listening to his music, but also to a whole new fanbase. thanks to the goth movement,bands like the cure, morrissey and his band, and siouxie sioux and the banshees are able to continue doing what they do best. may morrissey return soon to delight his fans with awesome music.

October 26 2009 at 1:27 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Vasu Murti

Back in the '80s, I was a huge Smiths fan. Their 1985 album, Meat is Murder, was on college radio stations everywhere. In an era when rock and pop seemed swamped in causes, the Smiths added their weight to (lead singer) Morrissey's support for animal rights.

"I think as long as human beings are so violent towards animals, there will be war," he argued. "It might sound absurd, but if you really think about the situation it all makes sense. When there's this absolute lack of sensitivity where life is concerned, there will always be war."

Back in 1985, Morrissey struggled to articulate a dualistic persona with a classic example of verbal doublethink: "Personally, I'm an incurably peaceable character. But where does that get you? Nowhere. You have to be violent...It seems to me now that when you try to change things in a peaceable manner, you're actually wasting your time and you're laughed out of court," he argued. "...the only way we can get rid of such things as the meat industry, and other things like nuclear weapons, is by giving people a taste of their own medicine."

Ask Morrissey about the terrorist bombing of butcher shops in England, and he still coldly replies: "One dead butcher isn't such a great loss."

October 26 2009 at 12:48 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gil

He still owes me money.

October 25 2009 at 11:44 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bluheavens

I saw him in the 80's and it was the most pathetic concert I've ever seen. He started very late and only managed about 45 minutes of a show. I'm sure age has not improved his ability to perform. I hope he feels better soon but man, no one should expect much from him in a live show.

October 25 2009 at 11:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
\"Tiny\" Kongslie

Okay, I get it. Morrisey is a singer. I wasn't sure. Ha. Just Kidding!! Get Well soon Mr. Morrison! Tiny

October 25 2009 at 11:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jon

He's 50 and didn't die of old age yet?

October 25 2009 at 11:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
john f morrissey



Get Well Soon , My prays are with you

October 25 2009 at 10:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply