Schlesinger had beenreceiving carein an upstate New York Hospital for more than a week.

“He’s on a ventilator and has been sedated to facilitate his recovery.

He is receiving excellent care, his condition is improving and we are cautiously optimistic.

Adam Schlesinger

Mireya Acierto/Getty Images

His family appreciates all the love and support.”

He alsocoached Hugh Grant for the movieMusic and Lyrics.

It was his first time working in theater.

He is survived by his ex-wife Katherine Michel, and their two daughters, Sadie and Claire.