Former France footballer Jean-Pierre Adams, who had been in a coma for 39 years, has died at the age of 73.Adams was admitted to hospital for knee surgery in March 1982 but never regained consciousness after an error with his supply of anaesthetic.Born in Senegal, the defender made more than 140 appearances for Nice and also played for Paris St-Germain.In a statement, PSG said Adams’ “joie de vivre, charisma and experience commanded respect”.