American singer and songwriter, Patti Smith, 76, has been hospitalized in Bologna, Italy, after falling ill during her recent Italian tour. The unexpected illness forced the cancellation of her scheduled performance at the Duse theatre on Tuesday evening.

According to reports from TG Com 24, Smith is currently under observation and her condition is being closely monitored. The theatre released a statement expressing regret for the inconvenience caused and sending their best wishes for a speedy recovery to the artist.

Patti Smith's Italian tour, which consists of eight dates, has brought her to various cities across the country. Her most recent performance took place at the Modena Cathedral on Saturday evening, just a few days before her hospitalization.

The exact nature of Smith's sudden illness has not been disclosed, and no further details have been provided at this time. MailOnline has reached out to a spokesperson for Patti Smith for additional information.

In addition to her musical career, Patti Smith has occasionally been surrounded by controversy. Last year, one of her tracks, titled "Rock n Roll N****r," became unavailable for streaming on major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and Amazon Music. Patti Smith had previously explained in interviews that her intention was to reinvent the word and use it as a form of artistic expression.

The song, which originally appeared on the Patti Smith Group's 1978 album "Easter," stirred controversy upon its release. However, it gained notoriety later on when Smith used the N-word to describe Mick Jagger. Smith defended her use of the word, stating that it was meant to redefine its meaning.

Despite its removal from streaming services, the track can still be found on physical copies of the album and is available for purchase online. Other artists, including Marilyn Manson, Esham, the Oxydants, Courtney Love, and Trent Reznor, have covered or remixed the song.

Patti Smith's unexpected hospitalization has left fans and concertgoers disappointed. As she continues to receive medical care, her supporters worldwide remain hopeful for a swift recovery.

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