Joni Mitchell Hospitalised After Being Found Unconscious

Joni Mitchell was found unconscious in her home on Tuesday (US Time). Photo: Getty

Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was reportedly rushed to the hospital Tuesday after being found unconscious in her home.

Paramedics transported the 71-year-old to a Los Angeles hospital in the early afternoon after receiving a 911 call about an unconscious female at her home, TMZ reports.

Joni Mitchell was found unconscious in her home on Tuesday (US Time). Photo: Getty

LAFD confirms to PEOPLE that a patient was transported to a local area hospital after a medical emergency call but wouldn't confirm the patient's status. Reps for the singer did not immediately respond for comment.

It's not known at this stage what caused the medical emergency but TMZ reports that the singer was being treated in intensive care late Tuesday.

The Canadian singer, an eight-time Grammy winner, is best known for hits like "Woodstock," "Both Sides, Now" and "Big Yellow Taxi." She got her start as a folk music performer before finding mainstream success in the early '70s. Her songs have been covered by everyone from Sarah McLachlan to Hole, and have been sampled by artists including Janet Jackson and Kanye West.

Earlier this year the iconic star was featured in an ad campaign for Saint Laurent.