Country folk icon John Prine in critical condition with COVID-19, family issues statement

Grammy-winning American singer John Prine has been hospitalized for coronavirus and is in "critical" condition. After a sudden onset of Covid-19 symptoms, John was hospitalized on Thursday He was intubated Saturday evening, and continues to receive care, but his situation is critical

He has had past surgeries for cancer in his neck and lung, and last July he rescheduled upcoming tour dates after doctors advised him he faced a stroke risk and needed surgery.

Prine family issues a statement 

In a statement issued by the Family members, they stated that this is 'extremely hard' news for the to share but so many of his fans and followers have supported him over the years and so they wanted to give them a chance to send more love and support at the time of need.