By Mark Gray
9:56am PDT, Apr 8, 2020
John Prine, a folk-country legend whose music resonated for five decades, passed away on April 8 from complications related to Covid-19. He was 73. In late March, John's family announced that the "Angel From Montgomery" singer had been hospitalized and placed in intensive care due to the disease. Following his death, many in the music world mourned the passing and paid tribute to the four-time Grammy recipient. Click through to see how stars such as Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow and others honored the great John Prine…
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"Over here on E Street, we are crushed by the loss of John Prine. John and I were 'New Dylans' together in the early 70s and he was never anything but the loveliest guy in the world. A true national treasure and a songwriter for the ages. We send love and prayers to his family." –Bruce Springsteen
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"My heart hurts learning that John Prine has passed away. He is singing with the angels. You will be missed but your songs will live on." —Sheryl Crow
"Thank you for everything. One and only. #hellointhere #johnprine." —Miranda Lambert
"The great John Prine has passed away from the virus. He showed me how to 'let it rip' when it comes to songwriting. There's a huge hole in the music world tonight. John did it best. RIP" —Toby Keith
"With a heavy heart, but deep love and gratitude for his gift he gave us all- Goodbye, John Prine." —Stephen Colbert
"So sorry to hear about the passing of John Prine. Singer, performer and song writer extraordinaire. Rest In Peace Sir, you will be remembered and missed." –Charlie Daniels
"Words can't even come close. I'm crushed by the loss of my dear friend, John. My heart and love go out to Fiona and all the family. For all of us whose hearts are breaking, we will keep singing his songs and holding him near." –Bonnie Raitt
"Oh John Prine, thank you for making me laugh and breaking my heart and sharing your boundless humanity. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you." –Bradley Whitford
"Your music meant so much to me…your friendship even more. RIP @JohnPrineMusic" –Chris Isaak
"#JohnPrine has gone" –Bette Midler
"The Nashville community and the whole world have lost a special and beloved voice with the passing of @JohnPrineMusic. He had a unique way of illuminating the human condition with his brilliant and soulful songs. We will always be grateful for your music. May you rest in peace." –Al Gore
"Yesterday the wonderful songwriter John Prine passed away. May he achieve eternal peace in God's light. Prayers and love to his family and friends." –Cat Stevens
"Via con Dios, my friend, @JohnPrineMusic. The light you've shown will outlive us all…" –Bob Weir
"Our hearts are aching more this morning with news of John Prine's death. In 1990 Billy Bragg, Michael Stipe and I did an impromptu version of his song, 'Hello in There'." –Natalie Merchant
"My kids got introduced to John Prine tonight and helped me do a tribute. I❤️John Prine. R.I.P." –Natalie Maines
"The world lost a great songwriter yesterday. RIP #JohnPrine." –Carole King
"God bless you John and thank you eternally for the sacred gift of the often overlooked happiness in moments of everyday life that you caused us to see, hear, and feel with your songs…" –Dwight Yoakam
"Coronavirus has taken one of the great ones: John Prine, dead at 73. So many memorable songs." –Stephen King
"So sad to lose a great talent to this virus. RIP @JohnPrineMusic. It was an honor to get to introduce him on the PBS special a few years back at the Lyric in Chicago. He wrote some incredible songs. His voice was truth & love & his music will live on forever." –Kate Flannery
"My heart is broken. rest easy @JohnPrineMusic, our big old goofy world will always love and miss you." –Mary Chapin Carpenter
"RIP John Prine. The real deal. Great American singer/songwriter that found the heart and humor in even the darkest of human stories through song. Genius. Very heavy loss." –Marc Maron
"There will never be another that even comes close. Fly high John Prine, you've always been an angel." –Ashley Monroe
"Thank you John Prine for your gift to the world." –Old Dominion
"And then I'm gonna drink a cocktail: vodka and ginger ale Yeah, I'm gonna smoke a cigarette that's nine miles long I'm gonna kiss a pretty girl on the tilt-a-whirl Cause this old man is going to town."
'WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN' ~ John Prine"
–Brandy Clark
"Last night we lost another Music Legend. John Prine. One of the greatest Songwriters ever. His work will remain a part of American Music folklore… I only met him once in Sun Valley, Idaho & he was very kind to me. May God be with his family and loved ones. Godspeed, John Prine." –Collin Raye
"I just heard about the loss of John Prine. This virus sure is taking a lot of great people away from us before their time. I loved John's music. What an extraordinary songwriter." –Mick Foley
