Country music legend, Joe Diffies dies of coronavirus – Daily Post Nigeria

Joe Diffie, Grammy-winning nation music artist, has died after contracting the lethal coronavirus illness.

His dying was introduced by his publicist in an announcement, disclosing that Diffie, 61, died on Sunday from well being points associated to the lethal illness.

He stated “Grammy-winning nation music legend Joe Diffie handed away at present, Sunday, March 29, from issues of coronavirus (COVID-19).

“His household respects their privateness right now.”

Diffie had launched an announcement two days earlier than he died, saying he had contracted the virus and was receiving therapy.

He wrote: “I’m beneath the care of medical professionals and presently receiving therapy.

“My household and I are asking for privateness right now.

”We need to remind the general public and all my followers to be vigilant, cautious and cautious throughout this pandemic.”

The singer made 13 albums, had greater than 20 High 10 hits and was well-known for his songs which embody ‘dwelling’, ‘if the satan danced’, ‘third rock from the solar’, ‘pickup man’ and ‘greater than the Beatles’.

The singer gained a Grammy Award for “Similar Outdated Prepare,” in 1998 a collaboration with a dozen different artists; two of his 13 albums went platinum and one other two have been licensed gold.