Carlos Santana collapses on stage due to heat exhaustion and dehydration

Carlos Santana
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Carlos Santana is "taking it easy" after passing out on stage during a performance.

The famed guitarist collapsed during a concert at an outdoor amphitheater in Michigan on Tuesday night, and videos shared on social media showed him waving at cheering fans as he was taken off the stage.

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In his own statement on Facebook, Santana said he's "taking it easy" and explained that he "forgot to eat and drink water," leading him to become dehydrated and pass out. But he thanked fans for their concern and "precious prayers." Santana's wife, Cindy, also shared that he's "resting and doing very well."

"It was 100 degrees on stage and 114 under the lights so that coupled with not enough water is what caused the issue," she added. "He'll be as good as new soon!"

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.