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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMandela has a lung infection
I fear the end is near
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/nelson-mandela-responding-to-treatment-after-returning-to-hospital-with-lung-infection-8552637.html
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Former South African President Nelson Mandela was tonight said to be responding positively to treatment after being hospitalised with a lung infection for the third time in two years. The former South African president, who is 94 years old, was taken in soon after midnight on Wednesday.
Jacob Zuma, Mr Mandelas successor as both President and leader of the ANC, told the BBC that Mr Mandela was doing very well and called on his people not to panic. Madiba [Mr Mandelas clan name] is no longer that young, Mr Zuma said. If he goes for check-ups every now and again, I dont think people must be alarmed about it.
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Be comfortable beloved Madiba
Warpy
(111,254 posts)because it seemed like a relatively easy death, especially when they started to retain enough CO2 to go into CO2 narcosis.
At some point, he will likely feel himself going again and simply not tell anyone in time to get him to a hospital.
Pneumonia killed my dad and it was very peaceful.
and I wish the same for this great man
panader0
(25,816 posts)A great man. I hope he makes it through this, but at 94, his days are numbered. Let's celebrate him now, before he goes.