Former Soccer Player Jean-Pierre Adams Dies After Spending 39 Years In A Coma
Jean-Pierre Adams, legendary former France, and Paris Saint-Germain soccer player has died after spending 39 years in a coma. He was 73-years-old.
“His joie de vivre, his charisma and his experience command respect. Paris Saint-Germain offers its condolences to his family and loved ones,” PSG said in a statement on Monday.
Adams was one of the first black players to play with Nimes club at the time. He had been in a coma in the city of Nimes since 1982, after a botched knee surgery.
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Jame had been injured in a match and required knee surgery. During the operation at Lyon Hospital, an anesthetic error saw him fall into a coma after a pathway to his lungs was blocked, causing him to go into cardiac arrest.
“This morning, we learned about the death of Jean-Pierre Adams. He played for Nimes on 84 occasions and alongside Marius Tresor, he formed the ‘Black guard’ in the French national team,” Nimes Olympique wrote on Twitter,per ESPN. “The club offers its most sincere condolences to his loved ones and family.”
Nous avons appris ce matin la disparition de Jean-Pierre Adams.
Il avait porté les couleurs du Nîmes Olympique à 84 reprises et formait avec Marius Trésor "la garde noire" en Équipe de France.
Le Club présente ses plus sincères condoléances à ses proches et à sa famille. pic.twitter.com/jt5AqinXDg
— 🐊 Nîmes Olympique (@nimesolympique) September 6, 2021