Sen. Byrd, 92, is hospitalized and said to be seriously ill

[Seneca]

Sen. Byrd, 92, is hospitalized and said to be seriously ill

Sen. Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia was admitted to a Washington-area hospital late last week, suffering from what a spokesman said was believed to be heat exhaustion and severe dehydration.



Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-W. Va.), the longest serving member of Congress in history with more than 57 years in the House and Senate, has been hospitalized and is "seriously ill," officials said Sunday.

The 92-year-old lawmaker was admitted to a Washington-area hospital late last week suffering from what a spokesman said was believed to be heat exhaustion and severe dehydration as a result of the high temperatures in the nation's capital.

Byrd initially was expected to remain in the hospital a few days, but other conditions have developed that have led to his condition being described as "serious," his spokesman said.

More:

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/washingtondc/sc-dc-0628-byrd-web-20100628,0,1829111.story

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Oh, dear...

I'm holding a good thought for him...

[FarPoint]

2. At 92, constipation is serious........

He is tired..........has fought many a grand battles in the Senate; a great advocate for West Virginia.......I thank him for his contributions. I so do hope he has anointed a Democratic successor...just in-case he gets on the "bus". O8)

[ThomWV]

4. at 62 too

[FarPoint]

5. You are so cute.....

you make me smile....... :hi: :loveya:

[Odin2005]

3. (((GOOD VIBES))) for the Senator!

[DangerousRhythm]

6. That's just scary, he's so elderly now, ANYTHING could be bad.

Sending good wishes his family's way. :\