Joe Diffie dead: Country music star dies aged 61 from coronavirus complications

An ongoing legal issue that could affect the medallists in the team figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics, an event in which Canada finished fourth, has caused the award ceremony to be delayed, the IOC said Wednesday.

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coronavirus restrictions may end in just two weeks time.Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr Johnson said: “It is my intention to return on the first day after the half-term recess to present our strategy for living with Covid.“Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions – including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive – a full month early.”Mr Johnson indicated that as long as the data remained positive, the legal duty to self-isolate would be lifted a whole month earlier than planned.The plan was for self-isolation regulations to expire on March 24., but the announcement means the law could axed on around as early as Thursday 24 February.Mr Johnson's announcement comes as a leading expert believes the UK is “past the point” where vaccinating young, healthy children against Covid-19 will do any good.Paul Hunter, professor of medicine from the University of East Anglia, said most children have already had coronavirus, with the vast majority not falling seriously ill.Prof Hunter told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme infection rates in children are “falling really quickly at the moment”, adding: “So I think in many ways we’re past the point where vaccines are actually going to make much difference.”This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest updates. Reporters working on dailystar.co.uk will be working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.

More European countries could scrap tests for fully vaccinated arrivals in the coming days, according to reports.

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“Obviously, it’s another heartbreak," Stevie Wonder told Billboard on Friday evening (April 3) as he reflected on the death of Bill Withers. “It seems like we’re having them one after the other.”In the past week, the music industry has lost such notable artists as Wallace Roney, Ellis Marsalis Jr., Bucky Pizzarelli, Alan Merrill, Adam Schlesinger and Joe Diffie owing to the coronavirus.

It’s been another bittersweet week, as the coronavirus sadly took the lives of country icon Joe Diffie, “I Love Rock 'N' Roll” writer Alan Merrill, and Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger. And on top of that, the legendary Bill Withers passed away on Friday (April 3) at 81 from heart complications.

Argentine comic book artist, Juan Gimenez passed away at the age of 76 after suffering from COVID-19. The veteran comic artist known for contributing to the Heavy Metal animated movie released in the '80s is believed to have developed complications after contracting Coronavirus. The Coronavirus pandemic has been taking many people into its clutches all over the world. Before Juan Gimenez's demise, Coronavirus resulted in the death of many renowned personalities like Manu Dibango, Mark Blum, Floyd Cardoz, Joe Diffie, Andrew Jack.

Country star Joe Diffie died over the weekend at 61 following complications from COVID-19. Following his death, his widow Tara took to Instagram to share a touching message, thanking fans for their love and support.

The coronavirus hit the Nashville music industry hard this weekend, taking the life of country singer Joe Diffie and sending Americana singer-songwriter John Prine into critical care.It escalated what might be viewed as typical loss-of-life cycles: Jan Howard, 91, died March 28, the day after her 47th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Her death wasn't related to the virus.The news about Diffie and Prine was particularly jarring, with announcements coming two hours apart.

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Joe Diffie, an icon to many country fans for his string of No. 1 hits in the 1990s, has died from complications related to the coronavirus, a spokesperson revealed Sunday afternoon. He was 61.

Veteran country music star Joe Diffie has died, just two days after going public with his COVID-19 diagnosis.

Veteran country artistJoe Diffiehas died from COVID-19 complications. He was 61.

Joe Diffie, who died Sunday (March 29) from complications from COVID-19, brought an everyman appeal to every song he did. He charted 17 songs on the top 10 of  Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, making him a mainstay on radio throughout the ‘90s and early 2000s during the country explosion.

Joe Diffie, who died from complications stemming from COVID-19 Sunday, March 29 at age 61, became a staple of country radio in the early 1990s and a force on Billboard's charts throughout the decade and beyond.Diffie tallied 35 entries on the Hot Country Songs survey from 1990 through 2004, with the bulk released on Epic Records. Of those, 17 hit the top 10, with five rising to No.

NEW YORK — Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping ballads and honky-tonk singles like “Home” and “Pickup Man,” has died after testing positive for COVID-19. He was 61.

Joe Diffie, 61, who was best known for his country music, has died at the age of 61.The singer was tested positive for coronavirus two days ago, according to several reports.Joe Diffie has passed away at the age of 61 after he tested positive for COVID-19 two days ago, says his publicist, according to ABC News.A statement was released to The Associated Press from the singer that said he is "receiving treatment" following his diagnosis of the virus.Diffie said in his statement: "I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment."My family and I are asking for privacy at this time."We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious, and careful during this pandemic."The Mirror reported that

Joe Diffie's death after contracting the novel coronavirus has left the country music community in mourning.The veteran country artist, who passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 61, was a friend of many fellow musicians, including Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Trace Adkins, all of whom left messages on social media upon hearing the somber news."I'm devastated by the loss of my friend," Paisley wrote. "I can't find adequate words.""How can this be??? Another dear friend & legend gone?!! @JoeDiffieOnline has passed away from Coronavirus.

Longtime country music singer Joe Diffie has passed away due to complications related to the novel coronavirus.

The world of music and entertainment has lost a legend. Country music singer Joe Diffie is the latest celebrity to die due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Joe Diffie has died from complications due to coronavirus, ET confirms. He was 61. Diffie’s family asks for their privacy to be respected at this time, his rep tells ET.

The country music icon Joe Diffie passed away at 61 on March 29 owing to the COVID-19. The singer has announced that he has tested positive for the Coronavirus.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 13: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Joe Diffie attends the 53nd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with ballads and honky-tonk singles like Home and Pickup Man, has died aged 61 after testing positive for Covid-19.

Joe Diffie has died at 61 from complications related to coronavirus. The country music hitmaker passed away on Sunday, March 29 just days after revealing he had been diagnosed with COVID-19, the virus which has caused thousands of deaths around the globe.

Country music legend Joe Diffie has died at the age of 61 due to "complications of COVID-19".

NEW YORK – Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping ballads and honky-tonk singles like “Home” and “Pickup Man,” has died after testing positive for COVID-19. He was 61.

The country singer Joe Diffie has died at age 61.The musician passed away after suffering complications from COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, his spokesman confirmed to Variety.'Grammy-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19),' they wrote.

Joe Diffie has died from complications due to coronavirus, ET confirms. He was 61. Diffie's family asks for their privacy to be respected at this time, his rep tells ET. 

The songwriter posted on Friday (March 27) that he was receiving treatment after contracting Covid-19

Veteran country artist Joe Diffie has died from COVID-19.The Grammy and CMA-Award winner passed away Sunday (March 29), according to his publicist. He was 61.

Joe Diffie has sadly died.

Joe Diffie revealed via an Instagram post on Friday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.'I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19),' the text post on the 61-year-old country singer's Instagram feed read.'My family and I are asking for privacy at this time,' the statement continued. 'We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic.' Among the ill:Joe Diffie revealed via an Instagram post on Friday that he has tested positive for COVID-19Additionally, publicist Scott Adkins released a similar statement regarding Joe's current state of health.

American country music singer Joe Diffie has tested positive for Covid-19.

Veteran country artist Joe Diffie has tested positive for COVID-19.Diffie, who is the first country artist to announce publicly that he has been diagnosed, said in a statement, “I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment… We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic.” His publicist did not immediately respond to a request for more information.The Grammy and CMA Award winner, who recently celebrated his 25th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, is best known for such Hot Country No.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A publicist for Joe Diffie says the country singer has tested positive for COVID-19.