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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

{allcanada} Gordie Howe in ICU after stroke Monday: report

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Mark Howe, son of hockey legend Gordie Howe, told the Detroit Free Press on Tuesday that his father had a major stroke Monday and is hospitalized in intensive care.

Gordie Howe, 86, had been staying at his daughter's home in Lubbock, Texas, when he had a major stroke Oct. 26. He was able to walk a bit a week later, but sustained a setback when he had a minor stroke in early November.

Mark Howe also told the Free Press on Sunday that Gordie Howe had been dealing with severe back pain, but a recent epidural had relieved that issue.

"We were able to get rid of his back pain, so basically he's kind of resting comfortably," Mark Howe told the newspaper Sunday. "I'd say he probably has more good days than bad days. I mean, it's hard. He's not walking. Speech is extremely, extremely difficult.

"He knows what we're saying. He understands what's going on. When you're there with him, you can interact; it's still a nice thing."

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