John Prine, an Americana and country folk legend, has died of coronavirus-related complications. He was 73.A rep for the singer confirmed to ET that Prine died on Tuesday, April 7, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.«We join the world in mourning the passing of revered country and folk singer/songwriter John Prine,» the Recording Academy said in a statement following the news. «Widely lauded as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, John’s impact will continue to inspire musicians for years to come.
We send our deepest condolences to his loved ones.»On Mar. 29, the singer's family revealed that he'd tested positive for COVID-19 and had been hospitalized since the previous Thursday.