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Singer in coma

Saturday 05 March 1994 00:02 GMT
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Kurt Cobain, lead singer of the Seattle-based rock group Nirvana, fell into a coma following an overdose of powerful sedatives washed down with alcohol, AP reports from Rome. The singer, however, appeared to show signs of recovery and increased consciousness. 'He's very responsive and it looks good,' a spokeswoman said. 'His eyes are open and he's moving his hands.'

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