Matthew Sweet’s management team has provided additional details about the medical emergency the singer-songwriter experienced earlier this month, which resulted in the cancellation of his remaining tour dates. According to a statement shared online by Catherine Lyons, a production manager with Russell Carter Artist Management, Sweet, 60, suffered a “debilitating” stroke while on tour in Canada. “The doctors and hospital care in Toronto were instrumental in saving Matthew’s life, but health care is not free for Americans in Canada,” she wrote.
“Your thoughts, love, and support will mean the world to him. But please donate financially if you possibly can. Matthew will be forever grateful to you.
” On Oct. 23, Lyons issued an update on the GoFundMe page, expressing gratitude for the “many generous donations” and supportive messages that Sweet had received since the launch of the fundraiser. She also shared that Sweet had been transferred to a specialized rehabilitation center near his home in Omaha, Nebraska.
“With your direct help, Matthew was able to check out of the hospital in Toronto and successfully return to Omaha on board a medical flight attended by two nurses with medical equipment to keep him stable,” she wrote. “He was admitted into the rehabilitation hospital immediately where he is already being evaluated and tested so medical staff can prepare a more comprehensive rehabilitation plan this week.” Lyons reiterated that Sweet faces a “lon.