COVID-19

The award-winning singer-songwriter Adam Schlesinger, best known for his work with US rock band Fountains of Wayne, has reportedly died at the age of 52 after being diagnosed with coronavirus. He died on Wednesday morning, according to Variety. A statement from his family on Tuesday said he was in hospital in New York fighting Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Chris Carrabba, from the band Dashboard Confessional, confirmed Schlesinger’s death. He tweeted: “I knew him best as a mentor and a friend. We must take this seriously. People are sick and dying. It is hard to stay locked indoors but lives will be saved. Take care of each other. Rest In Peace, my dear friend.”