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Janice · 05-09-2006, 09:24 PM

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsar...1-ArticlePage1

Keith Richards could suffer brain damage

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Doctors are concerned Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards could suffer from brain damage after undergoing two surgeries following a fall while holidaying in Fiji, the New Zealand Herald reported on Wednesday.

The newspaper said Richards had undergone an operation at a hospital in New Zealand on Monday to relieve a blood clot on the brain which involved drilling a hole through the skull. Subdural hematoma can be caused by mild knocks to the head.

His London publicists confirmed on Monday that he had surgery but did not disclose the details. They said it was a success and he was expected to recover in a few weeks.

The Herald said Richards had his first operation on April 28 to stop bleeding in his skull.

A spokesman at the Ascot Hospital in Auckland declined to comment on the report.

Richards' two daughters -- 21-year-old Theodora and 19-year-old Alexandra -- were also reported to have arrived at Auckland's Ascot Hospital on Tuesday to join their mother at Richards' bedside.

The 62-year-old rocker had been under medical observation in Auckland following the fall in late April.

Richards was flown to Auckland after the accident while holidaying in Fiji following the end of the Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand leg of a world tour.

Along with lead singer Mick Jagger, Richards has been the backbone of the Rolling Stones since the 1960s.

His history of arrests and drug abuse in younger years has given him the reputation as rock 'n' roll's ultimate survivor. He pokes fun at his checkered past by greeting concert audiences with the catchphrase, "Good to be here, good to be anywhere."

He has suffered his fair share of freak accidents.

In 1998, he broke three ribs and punctured a lung falling from a ladder while reaching for a book in his library. In 1990, one of his fingers got infected after he punctured it on a guitar string. In both cases, the Stones were forced to postpone concerts.

ABlairican Pie · 05-09-2006, 10:38 PM

Get well, Keef.

Steve M. · 05-09-2006, 11:05 PM

That sucks!

Ireneparalegal · 05-10-2006, 12:42 AM

and to think, this guy didn't use a cell phone because he was AFRAID OF GETTING BRAIN CANCER...go figure

Nighthawk76 · 05-10-2006, 12:51 AM

This is awful news.

I hope he makes a full recovery.

Mr. Television · 05-10-2006, 12:55 AM

That's so sad.

peter may · 05-10-2006, 10:42 AM

what exactly was he doing up in a coconut tree anyway?

Steve M. · 05-10-2006, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter may

what exactly was he doing up in a coconut tree anyway?

I'm not going to answer that. . . it's too easy and too insensitive a shot.

Skywalker · 05-10-2006, 08:58 PM

http://entertainment.tv.yahoo.com/en...730854000.html

Nighthawk76 · 05-10-2006, 09:09 PM

I for one am happy to see that Keith is recovering.

He is one of the great guitar players.

Tuesday Weld · 05-10-2006, 09:13 PM

I hope he will be ok.

Ireneparalegal · 05-11-2006, 08:14 PM

Spokespeople for Rolling Stones just finished stating on the news that Keith was never in danger of brain damage. Keith himself stated he hopes he didn't cause much problems or for being a pain in the ass!

Ok, let the coconut jokes begin!

Ohio8 · 05-20-2006, 12:38 AM

Here's what I found at the www.nlm.nih.gov website:

"A subdural hematoma is a colledtion of blood on the surface of the brain. It lies beneath the outer covering (the duar) of the brain and the brain's surface.

"Subdural hematomas are usually the result of a serious head injury....Subdural hematomas occur in about 15% of all head traumas."

Ireneparalegal · 05-20-2006, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohio8

Here's what I found at the www.nlm.nih.gov website:

"A subdural hematoma is a colledtion of blood on the surface of the brain. It lies beneath the outer covering (the duar) of the brain and the brain's surface.

"Subdural hematomas are usually the result of a serious head injury....Subdural hematomas occur in about 15% of all head traumas."

that's different than brain damage. My nephew had a hematoma from an car accident and he was brain damaged. He eventually died. That is a far cry from a guy who is able to laugh at himself and being able to talk abt his condition. WTF was he doing climbing a coconut tree??????? why not order a coconut from the hotel?

Mikado · 05-20-2006, 01:01 AM

Keith Richards could suffer brain damage ........How could anyone tell the difference? 0.o (Sorry....couldnt resist #@_@# ) < My bad!!

05-09-2006, 09:24 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Keith Richards could suffer brain damage http://today.reuters.com/news/newsar...1-ArticlePage1 Keith Richards could suffer brain damage WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Doctors are concerned Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards could suffer from brain damage after undergoing two surgeries following a fall while holidaying in Fiji, the New Zealand Herald reported on Wednesday. The newspaper said Richards had undergone an operation at a hospital in New Zealand on Monday to relieve a blood clot on the brain which involved drilling a hole through the skull. Subdural hematoma can be caused by mild knocks to the head. His London publicists confirmed on Monday that he had surgery but did not disclose the details. They said it was a success and he was expected to recover in a few weeks. The Herald said Richards had his first operation on April 28 to stop bleeding in his skull. A spokesman at the Ascot Hospital in Auckland declined to comment on the report. Richards' two daughters -- 21-year-old Theodora and 19-year-old Alexandra -- were also reported to have arrived at Auckland's Ascot Hospital on Tuesday to join their mother at Richards' bedside. The 62-year-old rocker had been under medical observation in Auckland following the fall in late April. Richards was flown to Auckland after the accident while holidaying in Fiji following the end of the Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand leg of a world tour. Along with lead singer Mick Jagger, Richards has been the backbone of the Rolling Stones since the 1960s. His history of arrests and drug abuse in younger years has given him the reputation as rock 'n' roll's ultimate survivor. He pokes fun at his checkered past by greeting concert audiences with the catchphrase, "Good to be here, good to be anywhere." He has suffered his fair share of freak accidents. In 1998, he broke three ribs and punctured a lung falling from a ladder while reaching for a book in his library. In 1990, one of his fingers got infected after he punctured it on a guitar string. In both cases, the Stones were forced to postpone concerts.

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05-10-2006, 12:55 AM	#6
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05-10-2006, 08:58 PM	#9
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	Keith Richards' Brain Just Fine http://entertainment.tv.yahoo.com/en...730854000.html

05-09-2006, 11:05 PM	#3
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	That sucks!

05-10-2006, 12:51 AM	#5
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	This is awful news. I hope he makes a full recovery.

05-10-2006, 10:42 AM	#7
peter may The SO Limey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: LONDON Posts: 1,883	what exactly was he doing up in a coconut tree anyway?

05-10-2006, 09:09 PM	#10
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I for one am happy to see that Keith is recovering. He is one of the great guitar players.

05-10-2006, 09:13 PM	#11
Tuesday Weld I missed you all. hugs Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,285	I hope he will be ok.
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05-11-2006, 08:14 PM	#12
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Spokespeople for Rolling Stones just finished stating on the news that Keith was never in danger of brain damage. Keith himself stated he hopes he didn't cause much problems or for being a pain in the ass! Ok, let the coconut jokes begin!

05-20-2006, 12:38 AM	#13
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,966	Here's what I found at the www.nlm.nih.gov website: "A subdural hematoma is a colledtion of blood on the surface of the brain. It lies beneath the outer covering (the duar) of the brain and the brain's surface. "Subdural hematomas are usually the result of a serious head injury....Subdural hematomas occur in about 15% of all head traumas."

05-20-2006, 01:01 AM	#15
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Keith Richards could suffer brain damage ........How could anyone tell the difference? 0.o (Sorry....couldnt resist #@_@# ) < My bad!!