Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris placed in 'induced coma'
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris, 58, was placed in an induced coma after experiencing hypertension and breathing difficulties prior to a San Francisco concert, according to a Facebook update from the page Standing for John Paris created by Shelly Clark White.
- Paris briefly regained consciousness, showing signs of his usual humor and personality, but his condition worsened, leading doctors to sedate him again to stabilize his blood pressure and breathing.
- His medical team is closely monitoring him to determine the safest path forward, with small hopeful signs such as slight responses to music reported by those at his bedside.
- Paris' wife Kathy Merrick, daughter Kyla, close friend Eddie, and the band's tour manager Toshi have remained by his side throughout the medical crisis.
- A GoFundMe page launched for Paris has raised over $70,000, and fans and friends are encouraged to continue providing support during this difficult time.
