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Singer Matthew Sweet, a 1990s alternative rock hitmaker, suffered a stroke while on tour in Toronto earlier this month.
His agent, Katherine Lyons, shared the news in a news release. GoFundMe page to raise funds for his recovery.
“Our long-time inspiration and dear friend Matthew Sweet suffered a debilitating stroke early in his national tour last week in Toronto. He unexpectedly and tragically went off the rails and is on track to recover. I was forced to take a long and uncertain road to…
Lyons added: “We are asking his family, friends and fans for financial assistance during this difficult time. Without insurance or tour income, Matthew faces a significant financial burden.”
She said medical care in Toronto “helped save Matthew’s life, but health care is not free for Americans living in Canada.”
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They now need an air ambulance to take Sweet, 60, back to the United States for treatment at a specialized rehabilitation center, where he will receive 24-hour care and treatment for six weeks. “It will become.” He will then need several months of treatment and rehabilitation, which we hope will lead to a full recovery.”
The financial cost is likely to be “overwhelming” and “near $250,000.”
They’ve been releasing music for decades. He is best known for the hits “Girlfriend” and “I’ve Been Waiting” from his 1991 album “Girlfriend.” His most recent album was Catspaw in 2021.
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