Musician Joni Mitchell (Photo : Reuter)
Despite the rumours and unconfirmed reports, the maker of "Big Yellow Taxi," Joni Mitchell, is conscious and recovering in hospital.
According to recent reports, award winning singer is not in a coma and is very much alert. The confirmation came from the singer's representative who slammed the rumours which claimed that the 71-year-old singer has slipped into coma.
"Joni is not in a coma," read the statement on the singer's official website. "Joni is still in the hospital - but she comprehends, she's alert, and she has her full senses. A full recovery is expected."
The folk icon was admitted in hospital on March 31 after being found unconscious in her home. It was reported earlier that the "Both Sides Now" hit maker regained consciousness on the ambulance ride and is currently under intensive care.
TMZ reported yesterday that the singer's close friend Leslie Morris has filed for obtaining a conservatorship over the musician and her affairs since she is in coma and unresponsive.
The report by the tabloid turned out to be misleading as the document which was depicted was actually the certification that in the wake of absence of 24-hours of medical care, Morris will make medical decision on the singer's behalf when she leaves hospital. The singer reportedly has no close family member who will step up to the role.
The Canadian singer released her 17th and last album in 2007 often describes herself as a "painter derailed by circumstance". Winner of eight Grammy awards during her career span including Grammy Lifetime Aheivement award in 2002, Mitchell had huge influence on other artists of presen times such as Taylor Swift and Madonna.
