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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon

Jerusalem — Only a “miracle” can save former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who clings to life facing imminent death, hospital authorities said today.
“While Sharon remains in critical condition, there is an increased danger to his life,” Ze’ev Rotstein, the director of Sheba Medical Centre at Tel Hashomer, where the 85-year-old has been in coma since 2006 after suffering a massive stroke.

“If a miracle doesn’t happen, the situation is getting worse day by day,” he said in a televised statement.
Rotstein said though doctors managed to stabilise some of Sharon’s bodily functions, several vital organs, including his kidneys, are still in a decline.

His condition has been described as “critical” since last week when his health started deteriorating after a surgery.
“The former General, who has been at the forefront leading troops in all major wars the Jewish state has faced since independence, has been in coma since January 4, 2006 when he suffered a major stroke while still serving as the premier.

Sharon has shown sporadic positive responses to scans that measure brain activity during the last eight years, but has remained in a deep vegetative state since his initial hospitalisation.  — firstpost.com.