Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer John Paris in Induced Coma Following Medical Emergency
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Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris has been placed in a medically induced coma following a critical medical emergency earlier this month. The 58-year-old was hospitalized on Aug. 6, shortly before the group was due to perform with Lionel Richie at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The band postponed the show, with the fire department confirming they responded to a report of a cardiac incident at the venue and transporting one person to a hospital in critical condition.
The family has not publicly confirmed the nature of Paris' condition, but shared an update on Facebook stating that doctors placed him in an induced coma upon arrival at the hospital to provide critical care.
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