Overview
- The 88-year-old artist slipped twice while arriving for La noche es nuestra at TV Pública, receiving on-site assistance after an initial fall and then falling again when re-entering the studio.
- Lavié told Primicias Ya that the second slip happened because his leather-soled shoes skidded on the studio's metal floor.
- He reported cuts to his upper and lower lips, a swollen nose and heavy bleeding but said he never lost consciousness and that the injuries were not serious.
- Early commentary from broadcaster Luis Ventura described a severe head blow, a claim that Lavié and subsequent reports clarified as an impact to the face rather than a loss of consciousness.
- The scheduled TV appearance was canceled and Lavié said he plans to continue his artistic commitments, while the episode has prompted concern because falls carry added medical risk for older adults.