John Prine’s wife has released a statement in the wake of the country singer’s death after contracting coronavirus at the age of 73.
The singer-songwriter passed on Tuesday, with Fiona Whelan Prine – who was also afflicted with the illness, but recovered – sharing his final moments. Read the latest updates: Coronavirus news live.
While many family members have been forced to grieve for loved ones without having been able to say goodbye, Fiona revealed she was luckily afforded the opportunity to sit with John before he died. ‘Our beloved John died yesterday evening at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee,’ Fiona wrote in a statement on social media. ‘We have no words to describe the grief our family is experiencing at this time.