Earth, Wind and Fire Provide Health Update on Drummer Amid Coma
Doctors say John Paris will need two more major surgeries and will stay in the ICU longer, as a GoFundMe tops $82,000.
- On Thursday, Earth, Wind & Fire announced drummer John Paris has awakened from a medically induced coma, though he requires two major surgeries in the coming days.
- Following a "medical emergency" on Aug. 7, the American band cancelled a San Francisco gig, and doctors placed the 58-year-old musician in a medically induced coma for "critical care."
- Unlike his first brief awakening, John's recent reawakening showed stable blood pressure and strong breathing, allowing his medical team to evaluate his condition.
- Wife Kathy Merrick described the situation as a "marathon," adding that Paris is "fighting every single day," while a GoFundMe has raised more than $82,000 of its $90,000 goal.
- Paris will remain in the ICU longer than anticipated while his medical team prepares him for surgery; the band continues touring with drummer Sonny Emory, and the San Francisco show is rescheduled for Sept. 26.
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