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Title: Joe Pa near death
Post by: pope of vegas on January 21, 2012, 07:40:45 PM

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Joe Paterno's doctors say the former Penn State coach's condition has become "serious" after he experienced complications from lung cancer in recent days.

The winningest major college football coach of all time, Paterno was diagnosed shortly after Penn State's Board of Trustees ousted him Nov. 9 in the aftermath of the child sex abuse charges against former assistant Jerry Sandusky. Paterno's been getting treatment since, and his health problems were worsened when he broke his pelvis -- an injury that first cropped up when he was accidentally hit in preseason practice last year.

"Over the last few days Joe Paterno has experienced further health complications," family spokesman Dan McGinn said in a brief statement Saturday to The Associated Press. "His doctors have now characterized his status as serious.

PHOTOS: Click here to see photos of Joe Paterno through the years

"His family will have no comment on the situation and asks that their privacy be respected during this difficult time," he said.

Paterno's sons Scott and Jay both took to Twitter Saturday night to refute reports that their father had died.

Wrote Jay Paterno: "I appreciate the support (and) prayers. Joe is continuing to fight."

The 85-year-old Paterno has been in the hospital since Jan. 13 for observation for what his family had called minor complications from his cancer treatments. Not long before that, he conducted his only interview since losing his job, with The Washington Post. Paterno was described as frail then and wearing a wig. The second half of the two-day interview was conducted by his bedside.


   

Title: Re: Joe Pa near death
Post by: LVGaryD on January 21, 2012, 08:28:51 PM

Sad that his legacy was so tarnished. What a great 40 years or so he had!

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Title: Re: Joe Pa near death
Post by: tonyb147 on January 22, 2012, 07:30:00 AM

The family of Joe Paterno says the longtime Penn State football coach has died.

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Title: Re: Joe Pa near death
Post by: pezz97 on January 22, 2012, 07:40:03 AM

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Title: Re: Joe Pa near death
Post by: sea biscuit on January 22, 2012, 09:45:22 AM

My condolences to Jo Pa's Family

RIP Jo Pa redrose

Title: Re: Joe Pa near death
Post by: Bdttitus on January 22, 2012, 02:22:08 PM

RIP Joe Pa! redrose

Title: Re: Joe Pa near death
Post by: badolpuddytat on January 22, 2012, 03:25:59 PM

Although I never liked him, he was good for his University and the kids that played for him. RIP JOE you deservered it.!!! redrose redrose redrose redrose