"With all the strife in the world, this explainable incident does not merit so much attention," she wrote on Instagram.

Patti Smith is setting the record straight about a fall she took onstage in Brazil, explaining that reports about the incident have been "grossly exaggerated" and saying she is doing just fine. The singer-songwriter took to Instagram on Thursday after reports about her Wednesday fall in São Paulo spread across social media.

Unfortunately during last night’s gig at Teatro Cultura Artística in São Paulo, Brazil, Smith became unwell, falling backwards mid-gig and appearing to hit her head on the floor. Fortunately event staff were able to quickly come to her aid and escort her from the stage.