drol 11,923 Posted February 5, 2017 It's probably going to take longer than we thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 5, 2017 Responding well to loved ones now but still stable n critical as before. Not sure that's an update saying he's coming round or he's getting the chance to say bye because he's definitely not I think it's the former. You don't say responding unless something posiyive is happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,923 Posted February 5, 2017 What he lost he can not reacquire. They can keep him alive on machines for days, weeks, months but he won't get any better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WednesdayAddams 103 Posted February 5, 2017 Have to say it sounds like the classic death watch to me. Could be a few days depending on how fast the toxins build up and what steps they are prepared to take to intervene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted February 5, 2017 A goner, surely, and a major shake up in the DDP as and when Link: http://www.derbydeadpool.co.uk/deadpool2017/celebs_V.html#vandjo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted February 5, 2017 Expected to wake up and find out he died. Hmm, well, he's surely a goner before his birthday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chopped Liver 53 Posted February 5, 2017 http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/joost-update-stable-but-critical-20170204 Latest news says he's showing signs of improvement. A bit vague, innit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted February 5, 2017 http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/joost-update-stable-but-critical-20170204 Latest news says he's showing signs of improvement. A bit vague, innit? Also says he is very tired this afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chopped Liver 53 Posted February 5, 2017 http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/joost-update-stable-but-critical-20170204 Latest news says he's showing signs of improvement. A bit vague, innit? Also says he is very tired this afternoon. Tired of living? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted February 5, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2017/02/05/joost-van-der-westhuizenremains-critical-condition-hospital/ It gets worse and worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhys 64 Posted February 5, 2017 Tick-tock tick-tock... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted February 5, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2017/02/05/joost-van-der-westhuizenremains-critical-condition-hospital/ It gets worse and worse. Well... the ...I don't know... "interior muscular apparatus" must have become too weak for living by now. Every breath must be a fight. I don't know what else can collapse out of muscular weakness... It will be over soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 5, 2017 http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/joost-update-stable-but-critical-20170204 Latest news says he's showing signs of improvement. A bit vague, innit? Also says he is very tired this afternoon.He and I have something in common...SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathbysnoosnoo 28 Posted February 6, 2017 Dead according to this http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2017/02/06/BREAKING-Joost-van-der-Westhuizen-has-died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathbysnoosnoo 28 Posted February 6, 2017 Says his J9 foundation has reported it but can't find anything on their fb or Twitter page Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted February 6, 2017 Dead now On Saturday, the foundation posted on its Facebook page that the former Springbok captain had been admitted to hospital. He was placed on life support after his key organs began to fail late on Friday as a result of the effects of motor neuron disease. Timeslive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathbysnoosnoo 28 Posted February 6, 2017 http://m.sport24.co.za/sport24/Rugby/breaking-joost-van-der-westhuizen-dies-20170206 On new24 as well 20 mins ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WednesdayAddams 103 Posted February 6, 2017 Now confirmed on J9 Foundation Facebook page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WednesdayAddams 103 Posted February 6, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/feb/06/joost-van-der-westhuizen-south-africa-rugby-great-dies Guardian announcement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted February 6, 2017 Sad news. RIP Joost. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,131 Posted February 6, 2017 BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38882762 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted February 6, 2017 Not unexpected but very very sad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted February 6, 2017 Indeed, sad. I wasn't entirely convinced that sports related ALS could kill. I suspected that you suffer severely from it but don't die from it. I only picked him because statistics told me to and because of something his ex-wife said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted February 6, 2017 Indeed, sad. I wasn't entirely convinced that sports related ALS could kill. I suspected that you suffer severely from it but don't die from it. I only picked him because statistics told me to and because of something his ex-wife said. Going by the Serie A players, it tends to have a 5 year survival rate in footballers. Joost lasted a long time though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted February 6, 2017 Rip joost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
