Joe Paterno In Serious Condition, Family Says.The health of Joe Paterno, whose glittering career as a football coach at Penn State was marred by a scandal of sexual abuse in children, has taken a turn for the worse and is in serious condition, according to the carrier word of the family.
Paterno wife, Suzanne Paterno, invited close friends and longtime staff members Saturday afternoon at the hospital in State College, where Paterno has been treated since last week, a source told the newspaper the voice of citizens of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Paterno wanted to see them and say a last farewell, wife of the coach told a staff member, the source said.
According to the report, spokesman for the family of Dan McGinn Paterno issued a statement saying: "During the last days of Joe Paterno have had additional health complications. His doctors have now characterized his condition as serious. His family will not comment on the situation and asks that their privacy be respected during this difficult time. "
Shortly after his dismissal of Penn State, November 9, 2011, Paterno was diagnosed with lung cancer and broke his hip.
Chemotherapy has weakened Paterno, steal from his hair and his voice once flourishing.
In a recent interview with the Washington Post, it appeared frail, wearing a wig and speaking in whispers. He canceled public appearances after the interview because of his failing health, according to family members.
Paterno wife, Suzanne Paterno, invited close friends and longtime staff members Saturday afternoon at the hospital in State College, where Paterno has been treated since last week, a source told the newspaper the voice of citizens of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Paterno wanted to see them and say a last farewell, wife of the coach told a staff member, the source said.
According to the report, spokesman for the family of Dan McGinn Paterno issued a statement saying: "During the last days of Joe Paterno have had additional health complications. His doctors have now characterized his condition as serious. His family will not comment on the situation and asks that their privacy be respected during this difficult time. "
Shortly after his dismissal of Penn State, November 9, 2011, Paterno was diagnosed with lung cancer and broke his hip.
Chemotherapy has weakened Paterno, steal from his hair and his voice once flourishing.
In a recent interview with the Washington Post, it appeared frail, wearing a wig and speaking in whispers. He canceled public appearances after the interview because of his failing health, according to family members.
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