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Brian Damage · 12-13-2007, 09:59 PM

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) - Liza Minnelli collapsed after finishing a song during a performance in Sweden, and she was seen by a doctor at her hotel and then flew Thursday to the United States for medical treatment, concert organizers said.

Minnelli, 61, was performing in a Christmas show Wednesday in Goteborg, Sweden's second-biggest city, when she collapsed while walking offstage, said Zlakto Nedanovski, a spokesman for the concert organizers said.

''As she walked down the steps, she passed out,'' Nedanovski told The Associated Press, adding that she did not return for the rest of the show.

''She was taken immediately to her hotel, where a doctor was waiting,'' he said.

He said Minnelli was flown to the United States on Thursday on the advice of doctors there.

''They decided together with her management that it's best for Liza to go to the U.S. right away,'' Nedanovski said, adding that he did not know the medical diagnosis.

''She had felt a bit dizzy before she got up onstage,'' but decided to proceed with the show anyway, he said.

Minnelli's spokeswoman, Liz Rosenberg, confirmed the entertainer ''had complained of dizziness'' before the show and ''became very ill after the show began.''

''As a result, she was unable to finish her performance and was rushed back to her hotel by her manager,'' Rosenberg said.

She said a doctor examined Minnelli, and in consultation with her New York physician, determined that she needed ''to immediately return to New York City to receive further medical evaluation.''

In a separate statement, released by concert organizer Svensk Nojesutveckling, Minnelli's manager, Gary Labriola, said: ''We don't yet know what happened, we are all very worried.''

Minnelli was performing with several Swedish entertainers in a show called ''A Classic Christmas Night.'' It was the fourth and final show in a series of four concerts in Sweden, Rosenberg said.

Minnelli, the daughter of Judy Garland, won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in the 1972 film ''Cabaret.'' She won an Emmy for the 1972 TV special ''Liza with a Z,'' and Tony Awards in 1974 and 1978.

Corolla · 12-13-2007, 10:03 PM

Dean Winchester · 12-13-2007, 10:04 PM

Liza always seems to get sick these days. I have a feeling she won't be with us much longer the way things seem to go with her, tho in a way the fact she has made it to 61 with all the drug and alcohol additions is rather miraculous since her mother died in her 40's with a lot of the same demons.

Not really a fan of her work but I admit to loving the "Results" album she did with the Pet Shop Boys back in the 80's.

Dean Winchester · 12-13-2007, 10:07 PM

Liza's greatest moment ever, ROFL!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUsk6HAs26c

personally, I thought she never looked more attractive than she did in this video, and I thought she should've explored this type of music more because it worked well for her. It's from the aforementioned "Results" album. The only Liza cd I will ever own

eltonfan80 · 12-13-2007, 11:11 PM

i hope she is okay

Family Fan · 12-14-2007, 01:03 PM

She's Judy's daughter, although, I found Judy much more talented and she seemed nicer, Liza harbors many of her Mom's 'bad' traits. I've lived in New York City almost my entire life and you see celebrities almost all the time in casual situations. I saw this woman 'nodding out' one time on line at the Carnegie Deli in manhattan at around 10 at night. I was thinking, another 'junkie', but, when she turned around after a chauffer driver came in to get her, I realised it was Liza. As she was dragged out, would you believe some people wanted to get her autograph?

The woman was nearly passed out. Very Sad.

12-13-2007, 09:59 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Liza Minnelli Collapses During Show STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) - Liza Minnelli collapsed after finishing a song during a performance in Sweden, and she was seen by a doctor at her hotel and then flew Thursday to the United States for medical treatment, concert organizers said. Minnelli, 61, was performing in a Christmas show Wednesday in Goteborg, Sweden's second-biggest city, when she collapsed while walking offstage, said Zlakto Nedanovski, a spokesman for the concert organizers said. ''As she walked down the steps, she passed out,'' Nedanovski told The Associated Press, adding that she did not return for the rest of the show. ''She was taken immediately to her hotel, where a doctor was waiting,'' he said. He said Minnelli was flown to the United States on Thursday on the advice of doctors there. ''They decided together with her management that it's best for Liza to go to the U.S. right away,'' Nedanovski said, adding that he did not know the medical diagnosis. ''She had felt a bit dizzy before she got up onstage,'' but decided to proceed with the show anyway, he said. Minnelli's spokeswoman, Liz Rosenberg, confirmed the entertainer ''had complained of dizziness'' before the show and ''became very ill after the show began.'' ''As a result, she was unable to finish her performance and was rushed back to her hotel by her manager,'' Rosenberg said. She said a doctor examined Minnelli, and in consultation with her New York physician, determined that she needed ''to immediately return to New York City to receive further medical evaluation.'' In a separate statement, released by concert organizer Svensk Nojesutveckling, Minnelli's manager, Gary Labriola, said: ''We don't yet know what happened, we are all very worried.'' Minnelli was performing with several Swedish entertainers in a show called ''A Classic Christmas Night.'' It was the fourth and final show in a series of four concerts in Sweden, Rosenberg said. Minnelli, the daughter of Judy Garland, won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in the 1972 film ''Cabaret.'' She won an Emmy for the 1972 TV special ''Liza with a Z,'' and Tony Awards in 1974 and 1978.
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12-13-2007, 10:04 PM	#3
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Liza always seems to get sick these days. I have a feeling she won't be with us much longer the way things seem to go with her, tho in a way the fact she has made it to 61 with all the drug and alcohol additions is rather miraculous since her mother died in her 40's with a lot of the same demons. Not really a fan of her work but I admit to loving the "Results" album she did with the Pet Shop Boys back in the 80's.

12-13-2007, 10:07 PM	#4
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Liza's greatest moment ever, ROFL!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUsk6HAs26c personally, I thought she never looked more attractive than she did in this video, and I thought she should've explored this type of music more because it worked well for her. It's from the aforementioned "Results" album. The only Liza cd I will ever own

12-14-2007, 01:03 PM	#6
Family Fan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2002 Posts: 249	She's Judy's daughter, although, I found Judy much more talented and she seemed nicer, Liza harbors many of her Mom's 'bad' traits. I've lived in New York City almost my entire life and you see celebrities almost all the time in casual situations. I saw this woman 'nodding out' one time on line at the Carnegie Deli in manhattan at around 10 at night. I was thinking, another 'junkie', but, when she turned around after a chauffer driver came in to get her, I realised it was Liza. As she was dragged out, would you believe some people wanted to get her autograph? The woman was nearly passed out. Very Sad.