George Best in intesive care

[k69atie]

Football legend George Best has been re-admitted to intensive care with breathing difficulties.

The 59-year-old has been in hospital for over a month after being taken in with flu-like symptoms on October 1.

Doctors said he was "perfectly stable" and had not suffered a serious relapse.

A spokesman at the Cromwell Hospital in west London said: "He has been readmitted to intensive care.

"It is just for some respiratory management procedures. He is perfectly stable and is talking to his family.

"He just needed help to sort out some breathing problems."

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[T.M.O.S]

Fuck him. Its his own fault. Most people are on a waiting list for new livers. He got a new one straight away and continued to abuse himself.

 

[stefanwzyga]

Fuck him. Its his own fault. Most people are on a waiting list for new livers. He got a new one straight away and continued to abuse himself.

He was also on a waiting list!

In the papers today he really looks like shit.

 

[Illuminattile]

People seem to forget that alcoholism is a disease.

 

[stefanwzyga]

People seem to forget that alcoholism is a disease.

Yep they sure do, thats what i was saying early on in the thread!

The dude has been trying to stop drinking for years, but failed, no need to kick the man when he's down.

 

[k69atie]

George Best has had his worst night yet in hospital - with one doctor warning to 'prepare for the worst'.

The 59-year-old football legend has been on a life support machine since Friday.

He was taken to intensive care after suffering a severe setback and a lung infection.

Doctors at the Cromwell Hospital in west London were hoping for an improvement after his condition deteriorated yesterday.

But this morning they said Best had suffered a terrible night and was in a very bad way.

Dr Akeel Alisa, one of the medical team, said: "We must be prepared for the worst.

"George has had a very bad night. He's very, very ill. I think we must all prepare ourselves for the worst.

"George is a friend not just a patient. It's been a very emotional day."

After weeks of illness, Best's health deteriorated significantly on Friday.

He was admitted to hospital on October 1 with flu-like symptoms and earlier this month suffered a kidney infection.

Best, who has battled alcoholism for years, had a liver transplant in 2002

 

[Illuminattile]

The doctor in charge has said he is close to death.

 

[k69atie]

^ yep said he will be dead within 24 hours

 

[7hug.Life]

just died

R.I.P

 

[k69atie]

Really? R.I.P

 

[7hug.Life]

Football legend George Best dies

Manchester United legend George Best has died aged 59, his doctor at the Cromwell hospital, west London has confirmed.

Best, who has had an alcohol problem for much of his adult life and received a liver transplant in 2002, had been in hospital since the beginning of October. He was put on a life support machine last week after he picked up a lung infection.

Williams said his patient had known he should not have continued to drink after the transplant and had been very "apologetic" about failing to give up alcohol.

Overnight several floral tributes were placed outside the Cromwell Hospital in London, along with a Manchester United shirt.

Most of Friday's newspapers led with tributes to the player who, at the height of his fame in the 1960s, was dubbed the "fifth Beatle".

The former Northern Ireland international is regarded by many as the greatest player ever to come from the British Isles. He had a dazzling career at Manchester United and was named European Footballer of the Year in 1968.

With his good looks, agility on the pitch and an engaging personality, he was adored by millions in the 1960s and held in great affection in subsequent decades despite his descent into alcoholism, allegations of violence and a tortured personal life.

He once quipped: "I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."



family goin to make a statment soon

 

[k69atie]

Football legend George Best has died in the west London hospital where he was being treated after developing a lung infection.

Members of the 59-year-old's family, including his son Calum and father Dickie, were at his bedside.

Best's death came hours after doctors treating him said he had multiple organ failure and was not expected to last the day.

Dr Akeel Alisa told reporters outside the private Cromwell Hospital: "It is just a case of waiting now and making him comfortable.


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"I would like him to survive another day but it is not likely.

"The family have been here throughout the night, they have been very brave."

Best was admitted to the Cromwell on October 1 with flu-like symptoms but then developed a kidney infection.

The ex-Manchester United and Northern Ireland star, who battled alcoholism for years, had a liver transplant in 2002.

A former European Footballer of the Year, Best is regarded by many as the UK's greatest ever player.

Source www.skynews.co.uk

 

[Taliq]

Finally at rest, RIP to him

"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." - George BEst

 

[DPG iz all I C]

Footballing Legend, RIP to the Belfast Boy.

 

[2Pax]

Sad day for football, RIP

 

[k69atie]

look at the man utd website

http://www.manutd.com/splashPages/black.sps?itype=5786&icustompageid=16275&bg=1

 

[Sebastian]

RIP George Best

 

[stefanwzyga]

R.i.p

 

[vg4030]

RIP a legend

 

[Duke]

May he rest in peace.