John Prine Hospitalized With COVID-19 Symptoms: 'His Situation Is Critical'

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Source: Rolling Stone

“John was hospitalized on Thursday,” family says in statement. “He was intubated Saturday evening, and continues to receive care." John Prine has been hospitalized since Sunday after suffering symptoms synonymous with novel coronavirus. While his exact medical condition is unclear, “his situation is critical,” his family said in a statement Sunday.

“After a sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms, John was hospitalized on Thursday. He was intubated Saturday evening, and continues to receive care, but his situation is critical,” the Prine family wrote. “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 out more of that love and support now. And know that we love you, and John loves you.”

An update on John pic.twitter.com/fPQbv0tLyB — John Prine (@JohnPrineMusic) March 29, 2020 On March 20th, Prine’s wife Fiona revealed that she had tested positive for the coronavirus, and while her husband also tested, his status remained “indeterminate” at the time. “There’s a chance he may not have this virus,” Fiona Prine said on Instagram, “and we are working really, really hard and being really diligent about all of the protocols. We are quarantined and isolated from each other and members of the family. It’s hard, I won’t lie, but it’s absolutely important.”

Prine’s health issues over the past few decades have been well-documented, as has the singer’s comebacks: In the late-Nineties, Prine was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer in his neck; after rounds of radiation, surgery and a year of rehabilitation, Prine returned to music, his deepened voice a battle scar from the cancer fight. In 2013, Prine announced he had an operable cancer, “non-small cell carcinoma,” in his left lung, briefly sidelining him...

Read more: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/john-prine-covid-19-symptoms-974909/

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[Pillow talk]

1. even when he was young, john prines voice never matched his look.

Which is true with most great vocals.

[deurbano]

2. Damn it! I saw him last May. One of my top 5 musical artists, & he continues to write great songs.

He's already been through so much health-wise. Sending all my love and best wishes.... (Sounds too much like "hopes and prayers," though.)

These f*cking times.

[DenverJared]

3. It is very sad

The odds are very much against those who are 70+

[appalachiablue]

4. Not Jackson Browne, singer, 71, quarantined, mild symptoms; lucky!

Musician Jackson Browne Has Coronavirus and A Message:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/103426932

[olddad65]

12. John Prine and Jackson Browne are my 2 favorite songwriters ever.

Im a month and 4 days older than Jackson Browne. He has been writing and singing songs about my life since the first time I ever heard his first album.

[appalachiablue]

15. Both great, I began listening to JB in college & saw him in concert.

[cate94]

16. Yes!

Both are wonderful lyricists!

[TNNurse]

5. This feels so personal.

He is such a huge part of the soundtrack of my life.

[deurbano]

6. Me, too.

[Kali]

7. damn

[mahina]

8. Oh no...

I knew he wasn’t well because he was scheduled to play here on Tuesday and I was given tickets by a family member who knows I live him. He played the Hawai’i Theater last time, a lovely historical venue, and he was so great.

Love to you John and Fiona.

[SergeStorms]

9. A great, great talent.

And one helluva nice guy. My best thoughts are with you, John. Beat this thing, please!

[deurbano]

10. Here is Joan Baez sending him prayers and singing "Hello in There."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=CJPvc5vvKY4&feature=emb_logo

[SergeStorms]

13. Always loved that song.

Even as a young man it made me think about what was going on in older peoples' minds, and to treat them kindly. Now I'm old enough to know what goes on in an older person's mind. John's always had wonderful insight into the human condition. It would be tragic if we were to lose his voice.

[pecosbob]

11. Truly a national treasure

[jimmil]

14. I got to know John Prine in 1972

I was kind of late in being introduced to him and his music. There is always something real in his songs and performances. He really did touch me in so many ways from, "You Flag Decal," to "There's a hole in Daddy's arm." He is a part of my life as I spread the gospel of Prine to my friends and loved ones. Here's hoping to see you perform again my friend.