There is no denying that modern folk music would not be the same without Joni Mitchell. The singer, who defined a generation, is a music icon who is widely regarded as one of the best musicians of all time. She is a living legend which is why it is quite unfortunate that the world almost lost her earlier this year.

Mitchell, who was born in November of 1943, is a Canadian singer-songwriter famous for songs like "Case of You" and "Big Yellow Taxi." She has been working in the music industry for more than forty years and in those four decades, she has received multiple awards even being inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Last March 31, 2015, the singer was found unconscious and unresponsive in her LA home. Soon after the news broke, many reports surfaced claiming that the singer is in a comatose vegetative state. It took awhile before the public was made aware of the icon's condition, however, it was later confirmed in an official statement that Mitchell suffered from a brain aneurysm.

Since Mitchell has no second degree relatives, the Los Angeles Superior Court has appointed Leslie Morris, Mitchell's long time friend, as the 71-year-old's temporary conservator. According to the court documents previously released, while Morris is able to "provide for temporary care, maintenance and support" for Mitchell, she will not be able to access the properties and finances of the sick singer.

Morris released an update on Mitchell''s health last June 28, 2015:

"Joni did in fact suffer an aneurysm. However, details that have emerged in the past few days are mostly speculative. The truth is that Joni is speaking, and she's speaking well. She is not walking yet, but she will be in the near future as she is undergoing daily therapies. She is resting comfortably in her own home and she's getting better each day. A full recovery is expected."