The family of musician John Prine announced Sunday that the country folk guitarist and singer had been hospitalized and was in critical condition due to symptoms of the coronavirus.

A statement from Prine's family released on his Twitter account said Prine's condition was "critical" after he was placed on a ventilator Saturday night. He originally reported to the hospital on Thursday after a "sudden" onslaught of symptoms, according to his family.

"This is hard news for us to share," his family wrote. "But so many of you have loved and supported John over the years, we wanted to let you know, and give you the chance to send on more of that love and support now."

An update on John pic.twitter.com/fPQbv0tLyB — John Prine (@JohnPrineMusic) March 29, 2020

Prine currently resides in Nashville, Tenn., where officials have reported more than 1,700 cases of coronavirus and seven deaths related to the disease. Schools across the state have been closed until the end of April, though the governor has hesitated to implement more statewide mandates.