27-Year-Old Australian Drummer Suffers ‘Stroke Symptoms’ Mid-Show and Taken to Hospital

Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer abruptly stopped their Woodlands, Texas concert mid-show after drummer Ashton Irwin experienced “symptoms of a stroke” reportedly caused by heat exhaustion.

According to fans on TikTok, crew members carried the 27-year-old Australian musician off the stage after the band’s song “Lover of Mine.”

The band initially said they were taking a break, but a man informed fans the show was over afterward.

5 Seconds of Summer's Ashton Irwin has stroke symptoms mid-show: 'Tears in ambulance' https://t.co/4XTkcaAtd3 pic.twitter.com/eMoImQhaKX

— New York Post (@nypost) June 27, 2022

“Upon experiencing physical symptoms, Ashton was taken to a local hospital for tests and medical review,” the band wrote on its Instagram Story on Monday.

“As a result, it was advised Ashton had experienced extreme heat exhaustion. Thankfully and most importantly, he is feeling ok and recovering very well.”

Irwin addressed the situation to fans on his Twitter page:

I feel so loved and looked after by my brothers and team and all of you. this is the price a dehydrated drummer pays when he takes on Texas heat. All will be made right, ticketing wise, and rescheduling wise. I love you. Thanks for the love. I’ll be back onstage ASAP! X

— Ashton Irwin (@Ashton5SOS) June 27, 2022

I suffered from an intense migraine brought on by exhaustion and overheating onstage which made me loose my vision and gave me symptoms of stroke in the left side of my body. So the decision was to end the show there and then.

— Ashton Irwin (@Ashton5SOS) June 27, 2022

Newsweek noted:

They also apologized and advised ticketholders who were in attendance at the show would receive a direct email with more information as soon as possible.

The band also canceled a concert in Rogers, Arkansas on Thursday, June 29 following medical advice. The rescheduled date is July 26, which will be the last stop on the North American leg of their “Take My Hand” tour.