Americana legend and revered singer-songwriter John Prine has died from complications of COVID-19.He was 73. Prine’s family revealed his diagnosis on March 29.
In a message posted to social media, his family let fans know that he had been in the hospital for several days and that his situation was “critical.” His wife, Fiona, gave an update on April 2, stating that he was still "very ill," yet she remained "hopeful." The Illinois-born Prine was the songwriter’s songwriter, getting his start in the Chicago folk scene in the 1970s, where his early champions included Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan and "Cowboy" Jack Clement, the latter of whom convinced Prine to move to Nashville in March 1980.