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Bracelet-laden elderly woman cheering Taylor Swift fans in Rio melts hearts as video goes viral

The video depicts an elderly woman energetically supporting fellow fans during Taylor Swifts concert

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a heartwarming moment that has captured the attention of Taylor Swift fans worldwide, a video of an elderly woman adorned with bracelets, passionately cheering on Swifties in Rio de Janeiro, has gone viral.

The touching scene unfolded during Taylor's concert as the elderly woman, clearly a devoted fan herself, spread joy and camaraderie among the Brazilian Swifties.

Elderly Swiftie's bracelet-laden enthusiasm goes viral

The viral video depicts the elderly woman's hands adorned with friendship bracelets as she energetically supports fellow fans attending the concert.

The genuine and heartfelt display of enthusiasm from the senior fan has resonated with Swifties globally, melting hearts and inspiring a wave of admiration for the inclusive and diverse community that Taylor's music has fostered.

Recently, The 33-year-old singer resumed her South American tour on Sunday night, November 19, after an unexpected cancellation the day before. The 'Blank Space' singer called off Saturday's show due to what she described as "extreme heat" in the city. 

Additionally, the decision to reschedule the show came on the heels of a tragic incident that deeply affected Taylor and her fan community. The Grammy winner revealed that a fan, 23-year-old Ana Clara Benevides Machado, died after feeling unwell at the venue ahead of Friday's concert.

“I can’t believe I’m writing these words, but it’s with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show,” Taylor wrote. She added, “I can’t even tell you how devastated I am by this. There’s very little information I have other than the fact she was so incredibly beautiful and far too young.” 

Netizens laud senior Swiftie's sweet gesture

Swifties, a tight-knit and supportive community, have embraced this endearing moment, celebrating the unity that transcends age, background, and borders within the fandom.

A user tweeted, "Omg I love this. I hope I’m half as cool as she is at her age!"

While one fan added, "She is a national treasure!" another tweeted, "This is genuinely the cutest thing ever."

One tweet read, "Omg this is adorable!" and another simply stated, "Go swifties."