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Swifties dub Taylor Swift 'hero' for helping fans as stadium faces criticism for banning audience from carrying water

Taylor Swift paused mid-song to throw water bottles to fans amid heatwave when the stadium banned entry with a water bottle

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Following Taylor Swift's heartfelt condolences for a fan's passing before her Brazil Eras Tour show on November 17, Swifties have showered the singer-songwriter with praise, commending her for handing out water bottles, especially in a situation where the stadium had prohibited concert-goers from bringing their own.

While the circumstances of the fan's passing remain undisclosed, praise for Swift comes in the wake of videos circulating on social media depicting the singer throwing water bottles in the audience during the Brazil concert.

Where was the last stop of the international leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour? 

The international phase of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour commenced last week in Latin America, initiating with performances in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Subsequently, she proceeded to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, for the first night of a three-night run on Friday.

Some social media users assert that the stadium hosting the show prohibited fans from bringing in water bottles, despite temperatures soaring to nearly 100 degrees on November 17.

In a video, Swift can be observed interrupting the show to ensure fans have access to water.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, she specifically addressed the need for water for individuals located around 30 to 40 feet back in the crowd.

Swift requested confirmation from the responsible party to ensure that those fans received the necessary hydration.

Taylor Swift plays 'hero' as she gives fans water during concert

Taylor Swift's actions in assisting fans have prompted an outpouring of praise for the singer-songwriter, with numerous fans expressing their appreciation on social media as news of the incident spread on X.

One X user commented, "Taylor Swift is genuinely good at heart and helping her fans but the stadium organisers have other plans."

Observing her humble nature, another noted, "The fact that she had to stop her show to request that fans be given water and eventually just started giving water to fans HERSELF from the stage tells you everything you need to know."

A third comment said, "Taylor has a big heart man, she's the best ,we made the right person famous My love for Taylor is beyond imagination", showing how an incredibly good a person Swift is at heart.

In response to another clip on X showing Taylor Swift throwing a water bottle to a fan, a person wrote, "In the middle of the emotional rollercoaster that is 'All Too Well,' Taylor Swift manages to play rescue hero by tossing a water bottle to a fan. Talk about multitasking!"

It was further clarified in another post by a fan, "mind you the person handing out the water is apart of TAYLORS TEAM, NOT THE STADIUMS!!"

One more person made a post about it, writing, "The only person handing out water was the person on the stage. LET THAT SINK IN," pointing out how bad the situation was.

The fan identified by the Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo as Ana Clara Benevides, 23, reportedly fainted during the show, experiencing a cardiac arrest.