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- John Paris entered an induced coma after a cardiac incident on August 13, 2026.
- He later opened his eyes, asked for his wife Kathy Merrick, and joked “Get me outta here”.
- A GoFundMe campaign, noted by Shelly White, has nearly reached its $75,000 target to cover Paris’s medical and travel costs.
- Earth, Wind & Fire cancelled their August 6 concert with Lionel Richie and offered refunds or rescheduling.
