He was hospitalised last month Country music legend John Prine, known for his influential contributions to Americana music, passed away in Nashville from COVID-19 complications on Monday (April 6), Rolling Stone reports.
He was 73. Prine was hospitalised last month (March 26) with a “sudden onset” of coronavirus symptoms, with his status initially described as “critical”.
He spent 13 days in intensive care before his death. Prine’s wife and manager Fiona also tested positive for the virus, but made a full recovery.
The family is yet to release a statement, though they confirmed the news of Prine’s death to Rolling Stone. Prine was born in Maywood, Illinois on October 10, 1946.