Former French international in 39 year coma dies at 73

Former French international and PSG defender Jean-Pierre Adams passed away after almost four decades in a coma

 

Jean-Pierre Adams passed away after almost four decades in a coma. (Photo credit: Sky Sports)

Former France international Jean-Pierre Adams has died at the age of 73 after being in a coma for 39 years; the former PSG defender underwent a knee operation in 1982 but errors with the anaesthetic resulted in a cardiac arrest and brain damage

Senegal-born Adams, who played for PSG between 1977 and 1979 and won 22 caps for his adopted country, underwent a knee operation in 1982 but errors with the anaesthetic resulted in cardiac arrest and brain damage.

He left the hospital after 15 months, after which he was cared for by his wife Bernadette, but never regained consciousness.

In a statement, PSG expressed their condolences and said Adams' "joie de vivre, charisma and experience commanded respect".

Adams also made 145 appearances for Nice prior to his move to the capital, having played 84 matches for his first club Nimes.

Nice will pay tribute at their home match against Monaco on September 19.

Nimes said they offered "most sincere condolences to his loved ones and to his family".