Prine was a national treasure!
John Prine, one of the most influential artists in folk and country music, has died at age 73 following a battle with coronavirus, his family told The Associated Press and other outlets.
His family announced his death from complications from the coronavirus. He died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., where he had been hospitalized last month.
On March 29, Prine’s family shared the star was critically ill and had been placed on a ventilator while being treated for COVID-19-type symptoms.
A message posted on Prine’s Twitter page said the “Angel from Montgomery” singer has been hospitalized since March 26 and his condition worsened on March 28.
“This is hard news for us to share……..But so many of you have loved and supported John over the years, we wanted to let you know, and give you the chance to send on more of that love and support now. And know that we love you, and that John loves you.”
Prine Family
Prine’s wife and manager Fiona Whelan Prine said earlier in March that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. She said the couple was quarantined and isolated from each other.
John Prine dead at age 73 from coronavirus complications
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