英语文摘:American singer Jimmy Buffett leaves hospital after falling off Sydney stage

SYDNEY, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- American singer Jimmy Buffett has left hospital and been ordered to rest after falling off the stage at the end of his Sydney concert on Wednesday night, local media reported on Thursday.

Buffett departed via a back entrance at St Vincent's Hospital to avoid media after doctors gave him the all-clear on Thursday morning, the Australian Network Ten News reported.

Medical staff described the singer as in good spirits and lucky to have recovered so quickly from the fall at Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park, one of Sydney's favorite entertainment venues on Wednesday night, it reported.

Witnesses attending his show described hearing a "crack" as Buffett's head hit the floor following an encore performance of his song Lovely Cruise.

"He really took a very nasty tumble," said St Vincent's Hospital surgeon Gordian Fulde.

Musician Jimmy Buffett performs at The Film Society of Lincoln Center's 2010 Chaplin Award Gala honoring award-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas in New York City May 24, 2010.

"He just didn't see the drop in front of the stage ..."

Dr Fulde was at the concert and rushed to the aid of the 64- year-old entertainer.

Buffett lay on the floor in front of the first row of seating waiting for paramedics and an ambulance to arrive, and he was rushed to Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital half an hour later.

"He had a head injury and he lost consciousness ... (but) scans show that he's OK," he told Australia's Seven Network.

A message posted on Buffett's website said he was doing well.

"As you probably already know, Jimmy had an accident while performing in Sydney last night and was taken to the hospital," the statement said.