Spade_Cooley 9,530 Posted August 27, 2020 Longest-serving Japanese PM in history, already stepped down from the role once in 2007 due to chronic ulcerative colitis, has recently visited hospital twice in the space of a few days - sparking concern about his health across Glorious Nippon. He's refused to reveal what the purpose of the visits was, and chronic ulcerative colitis is a risk factor for colon cancer. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted August 27, 2020 Also his polling figures have dropped a lot recently which usually means Curtains in Japan - but then he really is Teflon in a country where leaders tend to have relatively short spans in office despite the same party winning almost every election. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,329 Posted August 28, 2020 It's official he's resigned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc 84 Posted August 28, 2020 Geez what a year. Fortunately Japan hasn’t had that many covid cases compared to the rest of the world. I can’t imagine what would happen if a long time political leader resigned in a country hit hard by covid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,530 Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Sean said: It's official he's resigned It's not official yet, he should be standing down officially in about 55 minutes. But yeah, he's outta here and we now have to decide do we believe it's just colitis or has he got something much more serious going on. Odds on him revealing more in his resignation speech are slim to none imho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,530 Posted August 28, 2020 Now he's gone. Just says chronic ulcerative colitis in his speech, doesn't mention anything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Spade_Cooley said: It's not official yet, he should be standing down officially in about 55 minutes. But yeah, he's outta here and we now have to decide do we believe it's just colitis or has he got something much more serious going on. Odds on him revealing more in his resignation speech are slim to none imho. With his will to cling onto power over the years, I'd be a bit surprised if a manageable pain condition made him resign after all this. But that's just suspicious old me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted August 28, 2020 One for the 2021 list ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,417 Posted August 28, 2020 9 hours ago, msc said: With his will to cling onto power over the years, I'd be a bit surprised if a manageable pain condition made him resign after all this. But that's just suspicious old me... Most likely would’ve stood down at the next election scheduled for the back end of 2021 but going before the Tokyo Olympics are (planned to be) held in under a year? I think your suspicions will be proved right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,749 Posted July 8, 2022 Crossposting. 2 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,629 Posted July 8, 2022 A lot of information flying on Twitter. Seeing it reported in multiple places that he has no vital signs (dead). Some are also reporting he was shot in the chest from behind by a shotgun. We will likely have a death confirmation soon....RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted July 8, 2022 Twitter speculation is saying some sources have him dead. Reliability of them questionable atm though… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted July 8, 2022 BBC World Service has been saying there are reports that Abe has cardio-something-doodah* issues, ie - possibly dead. *medical term (look, I've got Covid and been up all night) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,745 Posted July 8, 2022 NHK article https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20220708/k10013707601000.html Shot at twice, according to witnesses with a shotgun, possibly in cardiopulmonary arrest. Another witness says it was "something bigger than a pistol". Unconscious according to a government official. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc 84 Posted July 8, 2022 A lot of sources saying that he is showing no vital signs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,629 Posted July 8, 2022 Seems like they are delaying the announcement. Probably want all their ducks in a row first 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc 84 Posted July 8, 2022 If it’s two shot guns shots to the back from a sawed off shotgun like they are saying he is unfortunately gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,745 Posted July 8, 2022 1 hour ago, arghton said: NHK article https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20220708/k10013707601000.html Shot at twice, according to witnesses with a shotgun, possibly in cardiopulmonary arrest. Another witness says it was "something bigger than a pistol". Unconscious according to a government official. This has now been added to that page: The situation at the time of transportation (as of 1:30 pm) According to the information sent to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications at 1:30 pm, former Prime Minister Abe seems to have cardiopulmonary arrest, with a gunshot wound and bleeding in the right cervical region, and subcutaneous bleeding in the left chest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted July 8, 2022 "Grave condition" Literally, probably. Other than that, seemingly no change on cardiopulmonary arrest which you can only be in for so long... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,951 Posted July 8, 2022 No way he survives this. They are just delaying a death announcement. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DodgeHopper 13 Posted July 8, 2022 So sad. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62089486 "Ex-Tokyo governor Yoichi Masuzoe said in a tweet that the 67-year-old Mr Abe was in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest. The term is often used before a death is officially confirmed in Japan." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted July 8, 2022 Currently receiving blood transfusion amid attempts to still save his life. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InquilineKea 75 Posted July 8, 2022 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6834443/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted July 8, 2022 Very sad. Wish and hope he recovers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
