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Marilyn Manson collapses on stage

Los Angeles - Marilyn Manson collapsed on stage on Wednesday night.

The heavy metal rocker shocked fans during his sold-out concert in Saskatoon, Canada, when he keeled over and vomited halfway through his head-banging hit Beautiful People.

Marilyn abruptly stopped singing, turned away from the crowd and vomited on the stage according to eye-witnesses, forcing the 44-year-old musician to cut the gig short as his security members dragged him off stage.

Calgary radio station X92.9 tweeted: "Marilyn Manson collapsed on stage during his show in Saskatoon. Word is he vomited, fell and was dragged off stage. EMT's on site - Matt (sic)."

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Meanwhile, angry fan Hannah Franson posted: "Wow good way for a concert to end. Manson falls down, pukes, then gets dragged off stage. #SayNoToDrugsPeople (sic)"

This isn't the first time in recent months a celebrity has had an embarrassing illness strike while performing.

Both Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber made headlines late last year for violently vomiting on stage.

Justin was taken ill during his Believe world tour in Glendale, Arizona, but the teenage trouper was determined to finish his show.

He told the crowd: "It's hard for me, you know, not feeling great and throwing up in front of a bunch of people. Will you love me even though I'm throwing up on stage? OK, I wanted to give you my best show ever, so do you mind if I finish it?"

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