Carlos Santana was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency took place prior to a concert in San Antonio, Texas, his representative told TMZ
The legendary musician was doing a sound check at the Majestic Theater, sources told the outlet. The San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) said they responded at approximately 6 p.m. Eastern Time to a call about an elderly patient who had fainted. The SSAFD took the patient to the hospital with a non life-threatening condition and Santana’s representative told TMZ the event was postponed.
Footage obtained by the outlet appears to show EMTs transporting Santana on a stretcher.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 14: Recording artist Carlos Santana speaks during a listening event for his upcoming album “Africa Speaks” featuring singer Buika at the House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on May 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
A Santana representative told TMZ that they suspect Santana’s medical emergency was the result of dehydration. The insider said the star is hospitalized for additional testing and later said he was doing well but remained under observation. They noted the famous musician is intends to return to San Antonio and resume his U.S. Tour.
The source told TMZ that Santana’s team is working on rescheduling the San Antonio concert date.
FAIRBURN, GA – OCTOBER 01: Recording artist Carlos Santana performs onstage at 2016 Many Rivers to Cross Festival at Bouckaert Farm on October 1, 2016 in Fairburn, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
This is not the first time the star faced a medical setback on stage. Santana collapsed in the middle of a show in July 2022 from what his people claimed was dehydration and heat exhaustion. (RELATED: Legendary Singer Patti Smith Collapses On Stage In Brazil)
Santana is slated to perform shows Friday and Saturday amid his 2025 Oneness Tour.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
