November 19th 2023.
Tragically, a second Taylor Swift fan has died this week. Gabriel Milhomem Santos, 25, was fatally stabbed while resting on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the early hours of Sunday morning. He was wearing a 'Swifties' friendship bracelet at the time, having attended her Eras Tour show at Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium the night before.
Reports say that Santos had gone for a swim on the beach with his two cousins before he was approached by three men. He woke up in the middle of the attack, but it was too late. His family have said he will be laid to rest tomorrow in his hometown of Mato Gross do Sul, wearing the outfit he handmade specially for Swift's concert.
His family described him as 'cheerful, affectionate and extremely studious' and said he was 'fulfilling a dream' by travelling from Belo Horizonte to see the Grammy winner's show. This comes after another fan, Ana Clara Benevides, died after fainting in the heat at the same concert two days ago.
Swift released a heartbreaking statement after the death of her fan. She said she was 'devastated' by the news and that she was struggling to think about it without becoming overwhelmed by grief. She added that she felt the loss deeply and that her broken heart goes out to the fan's family and friends.
The Grammy winner also commented on the outrage caused by fans reportedly being prohibited from taking water into the stadium, despite the raging heat. She postponed her second show in Brazil to Monday due to 'extreme heat', which many noticed was taking its toll on her as well as her fans.
These tragedies have undoubtedly put a damper on the Eras Tour, and have reminded us all of the fragility of life. Our thoughts are with the families of both fans during this difficult time.
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