Posted on 11/23/2006 1:54:00 PM PST by Zakeet
LONDON — Ailing former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko's condition has deteriorated and doctors remain puzzled by his critical illness, which probably was not caused by the toxic metal thallium or radiation, a doctor said Thursday.
A friend said Litvinenko was on life support.
Dr. Geoff Bellingan, director of critical care at University College Hospital, said Litvinenko's condition had shown "a dramatic deterioration" overnight. He did not comment on the report by Litvinenko's friend, Alex Goldfarb.
"We are now convinced that the cause of Mr. Litvinenko's condition was not a heavy metal such as thallium. Radiation poisoning is also unlikely," Bellingan said, reading a statement to reporters outside the hospital. "Despite extensive tests, we are still unclear as to the cause of his condition."
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Whoa.
What was that supposedly undetectable suppository that some say was used to kill Marilyn Monroe?
Prayers for a miraculous recovery.
Sounds like it'll take a miracle at this point.
Drudge reports he has now died.
Might want to update the headline. Drudge Reports this man has sadly passed away.
Too late for a miracle. He just passed. May he rest in peace.
He reminds me of the Russian agent in one of the James Bond movies. Very close resemblance.
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