According to Joni Mitchell’s official website, she is not in a coma. A statement posted on the site this evening reads:

Contrary to rumors circulating on the Internet today, Joni is not in a coma. Joni is still in the hospital – but she comprehends, she’s alert, and she has her full senses. A full recovery is expected. The document obtained by a certain media outlet simply gives her longtime friend Leslie Morris the authority – in the absence of 24-hour doctor care – to make care decisions for Joni once she leaves the hospital. As we all know, Joni is a strong-willed woman and is nowhere near giving up the fight. Please continue to keep Joni in your thoughts. You may add your well wishes for her at the website WeLoveYouJoni.com

Earlier today, TMZ reported that it had obtained a document that indicated Mitchell was in a coma with no immediate prospects of getting better. We are relieved to hear that this is not the case.