John Prine’s wife says the folk musician is “stable” as he continues to battle the coronavirus.
Prine was hospitalized last week and intubated over the weekend. His family's report on Sunday was that his "condition was critical." However, as Fiona Whelan Prine clarified on Twitter, her saying that Prine is "stable" now "is not the same thing as improving."
I need to clarify what I mean by “John is stable”. That is not the same as improving. There is no cure for Covid-19. He needs our prayers and love - as do the thousands of others who are critically ill. Stay at home. Wash your hands. We love you.
— Fiona Whelan Prine (@FionaPrine) March 30, 2020
I have recovered from Covid-19. We are humbled by the outpouring of love for me and John and our precious family. He is stabile. Please continue to send your amazing Love and prayers. Sing his songs. Stay home and wash hands. John loves you. I love you
— Fiona Whelan Prine (@FionaPrine) March 30, 2020
Prine's spokesperson told Rolling Stone that the singer is still in the ICU and "stable on the respirator."
Prine, 73, has suffered through a couple of bouts of cancer, including in the late ‘90s and then in 2013 when he announced he had an operable “non-small cell carcinoma” in his left lung.
Some of Prine’s musician friends, including Joan Baez and Roger Waters, have offered their well-wishes.
John Prine lives in all our hearts.
Posted by Roger Waters on Sunday, March 29, 2020
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