Image from the official Morrissey website

Morrissey has been released from the hospital after collapsing one song into a set in Swindon, England. According to published reports, the former Smiths singer fell to his knees during the opening song, “This Charming Man.”

Rolling Stone reports that “A spokesperson for the Great Western Hospital, where Morrissey was admitted … said in a statement, ‘Morrissey became unwell last night. He was admitted overnight as a precautionary measure. He was seen this morning and was much improved and has now been discharged.’”

The Telegraph reports that Morrissey was said to be unconscious. After his collapse, ”two band members rushed to his side and dragged him offstage. He was immediately followed by his backing band and singers and the stage lights went up, to whistles and boos from the audience.”

The story continued: “Eyewitness Mark Taylor, 40, said: ‘The stage went dark and he was taken off the stage and then his band then all left the stage. There was a wait of about 25 minutes before one of the stage crew came on and said Morrissey had left the building, and that he was seriously ill. Everybody started booing, thinking “here we go again.” He has a bit of a poor track record for cancelling his concerts.’”

A statement on Morrissey’s website reads: “Morrissey is in stable condition after his collapse in Swindon Saturday night. Thanks go out to all his well wishers …”

We wish him a speedy recovery.