Lady Die 63 Posted March 2, 2006 Mikhail Gorbachev is 75 today - does anyone have an info on his health? And what about Boris Yeltsin - definitely pickled but is he still alive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mortalcoil 1 Posted March 2, 2006 Mikhail Gorbachev is 75 today - does anyone have an info on his health? And what about Boris Yeltsin - definitely pickled but is he still alive? This just in: Yeltsin has check-up at German heart clinic 12:22 | 02/ 03/ 2006 BERLIN, March 2 (RIA Novosti, Olga Semenova) - Former Russian leader Boris Yeltsin has had a check-up at a German heart center, the clinic said Thursday. "Yeltsin comes in for a check-up with Professor Roland Hetzer every year, following the 1996 operation on his aorta," a clinic representative said. He added that the results could not be disclosed, citing professional ethics. "For his age, and taking into account his heart's workload, Yeltsin looks good. You should ask him how he feels, though." Health problems dogged Yelstin throughout his second term in office, and he underwent major heart surgery in 1996. The former president celebrated his 75 birthday in February. http://en.rian.ru/russia/20060302/43866533.html Not entirely sure what that means but I think he's trying to say the man's a wreck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted March 2, 2006 Gorby's had a few worries, largely down to being depressed when his wife offed this mortal coil sometime ago. Reckon he'll outlast Yeltsin though, another victory for open minded and progressive ideas over the limited dogma old style Soviet thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted March 2, 2006 I have proof tha t they are both quite healthy and living in the former sovieT Union. Hope they both live a while longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted March 2, 2006 BB, any chance you'd show us this 'proof' of Yeltsin's being really healthy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted March 2, 2006 Maybe this thread should be merged with the existing Yeltsin one, http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?...l=boris+yeltsin Or change the title of the thread to make it just about Gorbachev. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted March 2, 2006 Maybe this thread should be merged with the existing Yeltsin one, http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?...l=boris+yeltsin Or change the title of the thread to make it just about Gorbachev. Is there anybody out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted March 2, 2006 Is there anybody out there? No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 3, 2006 Maybe this thread should be merged with the existing Yeltsin one, http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?...l=boris+yeltsin Or change the title of the thread to make it just about Gorbachev. Is there anybody out there? Your mighty cries echo empty through the abandoned halls of Deathlist Tempus Fugit. The hero is alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted March 3, 2006 Maybe this thread should be merged with the existing Yeltsin one, http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?...l=boris+yeltsin Or change the title of the thread to make it just about Gorbachev. Is there anybody out there? Your mighty cries echo empty through the abandoned halls of Deathlist Tempus Fugit. The hero is alone. Victory will be attained. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted March 3, 2006 Yelstsins doing ok right now,but Gorbachev has gone quiet of late..could be ominous for him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted March 3, 2006 there are rumours that Mikhail Gorbachev may be suffering from an unspecified serious illness..dont know if it slife threatening though..worth watching... [Moved to the Gorbachev thread - ff] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted March 3, 2006 Yelstsins doing ok right now,but Gorbachev has gone quiet of late..could be ominous for him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted March 3, 2006 there are rumours that Mikhail Gorbachev may be suffering from an unspecified serious illness..dont know if it slife threatening though..worth watching... Bringing back an ancient thread once started by me, The vanishing of Boris Yeltzin from the list seemed to be the proper move since he had recovered greatly. Although the list Tempus Fugit posted concerning his health problems looked almost like something that would be put on Saterday Night Live. Never thought a single person could have so many health issues besides Pope John Paul. Well now that his troubles are running back to him he may be a winner for the 2006 list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted March 3, 2006 Maybe this thread should be merged with the existing Yeltsin one, http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?...l=boris+yeltsin Or change the title of the thread to make it just about Gorbachev. Better now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted March 3, 2006 Better now? Aways when I see your avatar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted March 3, 2006 Better now? Aways when I see your avatar Coincedently i've always felt the same way. Although Bou's avatar must really have a rich husband with a brilliant occupation since she often has different pairs of diamond earings. Congratulations Boudicca. You've posted 1000 times and we all have enjoyed your time here with us and there is no doubt that i've enjoyed it the most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 4, 2006 there are rumours that Mikhail Gorbachev may be suffering from an unspecified serious illness..dont know if it slife threatening though..worth watching... Anyone is worth watching if we are to rely on vaugeries such as that. Before you start your watch, I suggest you get some more concrete sources/information before you possibly waste your time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monoclinic 39 Posted February 5, 2007 Still going strong... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6332441.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted February 5, 2007 What shape is his drink addled successor in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted February 5, 2007 What shape is his drink addled successor in? He's fit as a fiddle, even taking the time and energy to run a thread of his very own. Check out the photo gallery (click on the picture of him) at this link. In either photo, it would be difficult for him to look more hammered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted February 5, 2007 Aye, but the man's profile - Yeltsin that is - is very low and he's had hip surgery after a fall. Gorby will see him out, surely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted February 6, 2007 The man with the tomato on his head shall rule the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted February 11, 2007 The man with the tomato on his head shall rule the world. Nostradamus? or Mr. Tomato Head? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 0 Posted February 11, 2007 I have reason to believe that Mikhail Gorbachev may not have long to live.We wil see shortly if its true or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
