Joni Mitchell in ‘intensive care’ in Los Angeles hospital

The 71-year-old suffers from Morgellons Disease, a rare skin condition

Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is intensive care after being found unconscious in her Los Angeles home.

She was rushed to hospital on Tuesday afternoon.

A statement released on her website said she “regained consciousness on the ambulance ride to an LA area hospital.”

It went on to add that the eight-time Grammy winner is “currently in intensive care undergoing tests and is awake and in good spirits.”

In December she told Billboard magazine that she has a rare skin condition, Morgellons Disease, which prevents her from performing.

Her website urged fans to keep her in their thoughts.

“Light a candle and sing a song, let’s all send good wishes her way.”

Best known for her 1970 hit Big Yellow Taxi, Mitchell was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

BBC