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'Bigger than the whole sky': Swifties laud Taylor Swift for 'truly special' tribute to fan who died at Eras Tour concert

Fans believe the rendition of 'Bigger than the Whole Sky' was Taylor Swift's tribute to her fan who died

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: Upon returning to the stage after postponing her concert amid soaring temperatures, Taylor Swift acknowledged the death of her fan Ana Clara Benevides, in an emotional performance in the rain at Estadio Nilton Santos on November 19.

While Benevides, was not directly mentioned by the 'Cruel Summer' songstress during her performance, it is speculated by fans that the inclusion of her song 'Bigger Than the Whole Sky' in the mix was in memory of the college student, according to Page Six.

The lyrics sung by the Grammy winner while sitting at her piano went, "Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye / You were bigger than the whole sky."

"I’ve got a lot to live without / I’m never gonna meet / What could’ve been, would’ve been / What should’ve been you.”

How did Ana Clara Benevides die?

Benevides suffered a cardiac arrest on November 17. Just before the beginning of the concert, the 23-year-old fainted and was resuscitated at the stadium for about 40 minutes.

She suffered a second cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital, soon after which she was pronounced dead.

The father of the psychology student said, "I lost my only daughter, a happy and intelligent girl. She was about to graduate in psychology next April, saving money. I have no words to express my pain. She left home to fulfill a dream and came back dead.”

Taylor Swift's statement on Ana Clara Benevides' death

Addressing her fan's demise, Swift released a statement on her Instagram Story, saying, "I can’t believe I’m writing these words but it is with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show. I can’t even tell you how devastated I am by this.”

Concertgoers voiced their concerns over the potentially dangerous weather conditions amid the heat wave in Brazil after the tragic death of Benevides.

Within 24 hours, Swift made the call to postpone the next day's show, sharing on her Instagram Story, "I’m writing this from my dressing room in the stadium."

"The decision has been made to postpone tonight’s show due to the extreme temperatures in Rio. The safety and well-being of my fans, fellow performers and crew always has to come first,” she added.

Internet appreciates Taylor Swift's tribute to Ana Clara Benevides

"BIGGER THAN THE WHOLE SKY IM BAWLING AND HER VOICE IS TREMBLING," exclaimed a fan on X.

"When i tell you i’m sobbing listening to taylor sing bigger than the whole sky from a livestream in my bed," shared another.

Another emotional user wrote, "This had me crying. Such a beautiful tribute here 🙏"

One user said, "This is beautiful and heartbreaking, please show her extra love tonight and show yourselves extra love too be kind to each other."

"Bigger than the whole sky 🌌 rip ana benavides, we will never forget you" posted a fan.