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21/11/2005
Best in a critical condition
Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland football star George Best remains in a critical condition in hospital as he continues to fight a lung infection following weeks of illness, his doctor has said.
Speaking at London's Cromwell Hospital where Best is being treated, Professor Roger Williams said the Belfast born 'legend' was in a stable condition but that there had been no change in his condition in the last 12 hours.
Best's family are keeping a constant vigil at his bedside where he is currently on a ventilator.
The 59-year-old was admitted to Cromwell Hospital in west London at the beginning of October following a kidney infection. Several weeks later his condition worsened after it was revealed he was suffering internal bleeding from the bowel.
Best had a liver transplant in 2002 which was a direct result of his many years of heavy drinking.
His current condition is not thought to be directly related to his infamous struggle with alcohol addiction.
(MB/SP)
Speaking at London's Cromwell Hospital where Best is being treated, Professor Roger Williams said the Belfast born 'legend' was in a stable condition but that there had been no change in his condition in the last 12 hours.
Best's family are keeping a constant vigil at his bedside where he is currently on a ventilator.
The 59-year-old was admitted to Cromwell Hospital in west London at the beginning of October following a kidney infection. Several weeks later his condition worsened after it was revealed he was suffering internal bleeding from the bowel.
Best had a liver transplant in 2002 which was a direct result of his many years of heavy drinking.
His current condition is not thought to be directly related to his infamous struggle with alcohol addiction.
(MB/SP)
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