Lady Gaga has been forced to cancel a festival performance in Brazil after being hospitalised.
The 31-year-old star pulled out of the Rock in Rio festival, scheduled to take place this weekend, after being taken to hospital due to ill-health.
Initially tweeting that she was "devastated" because she wasn't "well enough" for the gig, an official statement followed and described how the singer was suffering from "severe physical pain that has impacted her ability to perform".
"Lady Gaga is under the care of expert medical professionals," the statement posted to Twitter added. "She sends her love to all her fans in Rio and thanks them for their support and understanding."
Gaga herself later tweeted to fans, saying: "I was taken to the hospital its not simply hip pain or wear & tear from tour, I’m in severe pain. I’m in good hands w/ the very best doctors".
Brazil, I'm devastated that I'm not well enough 2 come to Rock In Rio. I would do anything 4 u but I have to take care of my body right now.
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) September 14, 2017
I ask for your grace and understanding, and promise that I will come back and perform for you soon.
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) September 14, 2017
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) September 14, 2017
I was taken to the hospital its not simply hip pain or wear & tear from tour, I'm in severe pain. I'm in good hands w/ the very best doctors
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) September 14, 2017
