Relatives of Deceased Taylor Swift Fan Present at Singer's Third Eras Tour Performance in São Paulo

In a poignant turn of events, Ana Clara Benevides' family, who tragically lost their daughter during Taylor Swift's Rio de Janeiro show on November 17, was visibly present at the singer's final performance in São Paulo, Brazil. A video shared on X Sunday captured the family, clad in T-shirts featuring the 23-year-old's face, gathered in a tented VIP area at Allianz Parque stadium.

The motive behind the family's attendance remains unclear, and despite our inquiry, Swift's representatives have not responded to Page Six for clarification on whether they were personally invited.

As previously reported, Ana Clara Benevides experienced cardiac arrest before Swift's Rio de Janeiro concert commenced. Despite being resuscitated for approximately 40 minutes at the stadium, she suffered a second cardiac arrest en route to the hospital, ultimately leading to her tragic demise.

Swift, deeply affected by the loss, took to her Instagram Story that night to express her grief, stating, “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.” Overwhelmed by sorrow, she chose not to address the tragedy during her subsequent performances.

However, on November 19, Swift delivered a moving rendition of “Bigger Than the Whole Sky,” a performance widely interpreted by fans as a tribute to Benevides.

Weiny Machado, Benevides' father, shared his heartbreak, describing his daughter as a "happy and intelligent girl" on the verge of graduating in psychology. He expressed anguish over her untimely death, revealing, “She left home to fulfill a dream and came back dead.”

Machado also urged an investigation into allegations that the Rio stadium prohibited fans from bringing water amid a dangerous heat wave in Brazil. He emphasized the need to ascertain if there was negligence in providing assistance.

The oppressive heat led to a desperate situation at the concert venue, with Swift's team and stadium staff distributing water to dehydrated fans. Concertgoers, affected by the intense conditions, even chanted for water. Swift herself appeared fatigued, captured on video seemingly gasping for air after one of her songs.

Acknowledging the severity of the weather, Swift announced the postponement of the concert scheduled for the following day less than 24 hours after Benevides' passing. In an Instagram post on November 18, she emphasized, “The safety and well-being of my fans, fellow performers, and crew always have to come first.”

As the "Lavender Haze" artist concludes her South American tour, she faces a two-month hiatus before gracing the stage again in Tokyo, Japan, for a four-night performance in February. The journey, marked by both celebration and tragedy, leaves a lasting impact on all involved.