Patti Smith Briefly Hospitalized in Italy, Cancels Performances

The punk rock legend is in good health and expected to return to the stage after appropriate rest.

Punk rock legend Patti Smith was briefly hospitalized in Bologna, Italy due to a sudden, unspecified illness.
Smith, 76, had to cancel performances in Bologna and Venice, as well as a book-signing event in Milan.
She was discharged after a short period of observation in emergency medicine and is reportedly in good health.
Smith is expected to return to the stage after an appropriate period of rest.
Smith's next scheduled performances are in Chicago and New York City later this month.