A 32-year-old man reportedly fell to his death at The Weeknd’s show in Philadelphia on Thursday (July 14). According a local CBS affiliate, Hugo Sanchez was sitting on an escalator rail at Lincoln Financial Field when he lost his balance and fell approximately 40 feet. He was rushed to Thomas Jefferson University hospital and pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
Police are calling it “an unfortunate accident” and say there’s no indication of foul play. Sanchez fell just before 11 p.m. local time and it’s unclear why he was sitting on the railing in the first place. His family declined to make a statement but did say funeral arrangements are being planned.
The Philly show marked the first stop on The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour. It started off on a high note, with the Toronto megastar flying out a 6-year-old fan named Phoenix Prince who was devastated by a previous show cancelation. The Weeknd was expected to perform in his hometown but was forced to postpone the show due to a power outage at Rogers Centre.
A photo of Prince taken outside of the venue quickly went viral on social media and soon landed on The Weeknd’s radar. As Prince’s father Blake told CBC,“We had a breakdown moment. He got upset over the fact the show was postponed and somebody captured a picture.”
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The Weeknd and his team rolled out the red carpet for Prince and his father. In addition to the full VIP treatment, they got to meet The Weeknd who kindly autographed Prince’s red suit jacket.
“I wouldn’t be able to put this last week into words if I tried,” Prince’s father captioned an Instagram post. “We are forever grateful for this moment in time. We are beyond thankful to Abel and his beautiful crew for their friendship, hospitality, generosity and for spending day with Phoenix and I today. He will cherish this experience forever. Thank you a million times over. xo.”
The weekend needs canceled and sued for 1 billion dollars. How could he let this happen at his show?
Artists are responsible for every action the crowd makes at their shows.
-lawyers currently suing Travis Scott
That’s the guys fault for sitting on the railing when you’re not supposed to. It’s common sense that it’s a safety hazard. If anything, the guy earned a Darwin Award.
ten people get trampled to death! at your show and you don’t do a thing to stop the show while it’s happening you are going to answer for it in real life. online I get that it’s a drag for you but in real life you wouldn’t stand up for Travis Scott. In real life you would have nothing to say except lets wait for the trial and see what evidence is presented
A 6 year old can’t feel my face is about doing cocaine. Well what are you going to do.
You ordered Diet Coke, that’s a joke, right?
He wanted to be a Starboy…Ended up see the Blinding Lights.
Yea that’s right he aint to have sat on the railling