Chris Rea ‘in stable condition’ after collapsing on stage

Chris Rea is in a stable condition after collapsing on stage during a gig.
The 66-year-old musician was on stage at the New Theatre in Oxford, England, on Saturday (09Dec17) when he reportedly collapsed in the middle of a song, and began shaking on the floor.
Shocked fans took to Twitter to share the news, with one writing: “I’m at the New Theatre Oxford. Moments after I took this photo Chris Rea collapsed on stage. Fell backwards after shaking and struggling to hold the microphone.”
An ambulance spokeswoman confirmed to Mirror Online that Rea was “stable” when he was seen to by paramedics.
“We were called to George Street in Oxford at 9.30pm this evening (Saturday). We sent an ambulance to the scene. One patient was taken to hospital. The patient was stable,” she said.
Reps from the New Theatre Oxford later took to Twitter to issue a statement.
“We massively appreciate everyone’s patience who attended the Chris Rea performance this evening. Please bear with the venue team whilst we seek further updates for you. As soon as we have more news we will of course let everyone know,” they wrote.
Rea was coming to the end of his 37-date U.K. tour, with just two more dates remaining in Brighton on Sunday and Bournemouth on Tuesday.
The Driving Home for Christmas singer suffered a stroke last year, and opened up in August about how it had affected his music.
“Music is a kind of therapy because you have to make yourself do it. I’m having to practise. There’s things I’ve never thought playing ever before,” Rea explained.
“I’m fine when I’m sitting down. I’ve just got a bit of balance that’s dodgy, in case someone thinks I’m drunk on stage.”