Ghost cut show short after audience member dies

Ghost are on tour now in support of their new album Prequelle (which came out today), and there was a tragic incident at their show at Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater last night (5/31). TMJ4 reports that an attendee died after collapsing in the crowd:

Paramedics arrived and did CPR, then everyone was told to leave the building. Fans described a chaotic scene, and say many were angry.

“A lot of people were upset…not being disrespectful, but I paid and I only got half a show,” Simon Massey said.

The Medical Examiner told TODAY’S TMJ4 the victim died at the hospital of apparent natural causes. We have reached out to the Riverside Theater for more information, but haven’t heard back yet.

Ghost cut the show short as a result and posted this statement:

Tonight, in Milwaukee there was a medical emergency with one of our fans. We decided not to continue out of respect to him and his family. Ghost and all who work with us ask that you please send the family your thoughts, prayers and respect their privacy during this time.

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