John Prine Dead at 73 from coronavirus

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COVID-19 takes the life of yet another legend.

John Prine, legendary folk and country singer-songwriter has died at the age of 73 after battling coronavirus according to Taste of Country.

Prine’s family confirmed his death to Rolling Stone saying he passed on Monday, April 6.

This news come just a week after his family made the announcement on social media that he had contracted the virus. He was hospitalized on Thursday, Mar 26.

Prine’s wife, Fiona Prine disclosed on Mar 17 that she had been diagnosed with the virus and that the two were in quarantine, keeping their distance from one another and family.

She and Prine both got tested after she experienced symptoms after they returned home from Europe. Prine’s test came back indeterminate at that time.

Prine was the man behind the music for other artists and himself in both the 70s and 80s.

Read more about his career here.

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