Earth, Wind & Fire is giving update on John Paris after the musician suffered a medical emergency. The band canceled several shows earlier this month.
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Paris was placed in a medically induced coma but has since woken up, according to Verdine White. So far, the group hasn't revealed the exact cause of the medical emergency. They tried to keep things private, but Verdine' wife offered an update on things.
"As information has begun to circulate publicly, we feel it's important that everyone hears the story directly from us so there is no confusion about where things stand today," White's wife Shelly Clark White and friend Tazz Cole said. They said Paris was placed in "an induced coma while [doctors] worked to provide the critical care he needed."
Earth, Wind & Fire Shares Update
It appears that Paris woke from the medically induced coma, but "that moment was short-lived." Doctors had to place him back in a coma. But he has woke up once again.
"Since our last few updates, there have been both encouraging moments and new challenges. As we've said from the beginning, recovery isn't a straight line, and John's journey continues to remind us of that every day," the spokesperson told PEOPLE.
"Many of you may remember that earlier in John's journey, he briefly awakened before needing to be sedated again. Since then, we've experienced another significant milestone—John woke up again. This time, there was encouraging progress," the statement continued.
Paris will reportedly need two major surgeries ahead of him for recovery.
"This journey is definitely a marathon, but JP is fighting every single day and our hope is strong," his wife Kathy said in a statement. "John has already overcome obstacles that once seemed impossible, and while there is still a long road ahead, each step forward gives everyone around him renewed hope."
They also launched a GoFundMe.
"Thank you for continuing to STAND WITH JOHN," Thursday's statement continued. "We will share updates as we are able and when there is meaningful news to report."
