wildstorm 297 Posted November 10, 2012 The english Wikipedia has him dead. No it doesn't. However, his condition is serious according to his physician, Fernando Gjorup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 902 Posted November 10, 2012 The english Wikipedia has him dead. No it hasn't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,288 Posted November 10, 2012 It did at one point, but I'd like to think no one takes uncited random Wiki edits for much. Else half of us would be leading the DDP... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 10, 2012 the death of his only daughter last june (in her youthful 80s) is probably a big factor in his deterioration. that and the fact he's 104 of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,384 Posted November 10, 2012 the death of his only daughter last june (in her youthful 80s) is probably a big factor in his deterioration. that and the fact he's 104 of course Gonna say the latter is more important than the former. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 297 Posted November 11, 2012 Oscar is getting better daily and his kidney functionality is heading towards full improvement. Sorry to get your hopes up (Though, if the past is any indication, celebrities tend to get positive health press just before corking it. So stay tuned.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 12, 2012 I say this man is going to celebrate his 105th birthday in December. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 13, 2012 I predict he will get out of hospital,celebrate his 105th birtday, then go back into hospital and die around xmas time. I'll be back to collect my money around then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,414 Posted November 13, 2012 Whatever happens i want to know his secret . 105 and still is all there in the head too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,288 Posted November 13, 2012 Whatever happens i want to know his secret . 105 and still is all there in the head too. Seemingly being a grumpy git workaholic who is mad about women. Which almost fits into the Henry Allingham recipe for longevity: something like "cigars, whiskey and loose women". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 297 Posted November 16, 2012 Apparently it was internal bleeding all along... I suppose that's pretty much the same thing as 'dehydration", right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 17, 2012 He's had a bloody good innings, but you can tell it's becoming harder and harder for doctors to keep him alive.Nature always wins in the end! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dean1991 116 Posted November 17, 2012 Looks like Oscar isn't returning home anytime soon, wouldn't be too suprised if he passes soon. Doctor's are describing his condition as critical this evening with a worsening kidney function. Never a good sign at any age let alone 105. http://www.brecorder.com/arts-a-leisure/44-arts/91154-brazilian-architect-niemeyer-in-critical-condition.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 18, 2012 I predicted he would make it to his 105th birthday next month.I am no longer prepared to make that prediction... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dead Cow 620 Posted November 18, 2012 I'm guessing he'll die on his 105th birthday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,011 Posted November 18, 2012 I predicted he would make it to his 105th birthday next month.I am no longer prepared to make that prediction... I predicted you'd make an intelligent post. I am no longer prepared to make that prediction... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,774 Posted November 19, 2012 Kidney failure, breathing with the aid of machines, the end is coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted November 20, 2012 Oscar wouldn't care if he lives or dies. Life and death go on and the seasons fade and the years pass by and it means nothing to him. Oscar doesn't care about his age, he's an old man drawing and nothing will stop him. If he can't do what he wants .. he doesn't care. What is this life? Everything is nothing to him, it's just people that matter and his projects. The thought of an old man drawing in a modern era .. he's Oscar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 20, 2012 Multiple sources are now reporting that the renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer is deteriorating this afternoon http://www.bdonline....5046247.article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 297 Posted November 20, 2012 Oscar wouldn't care if he lives or dies. Life and death go on and the seasons fade and the years pass by and it means nothing to him. Oscar doesn't care about his age, he's an old man drawing and nothing will stop him. If he can't do what he wants .. he doesn't care. What is this life? Everything is nothing to him, it's just people that matter and his projects. The thought of an old man drawing in a modern era .. he's Oscar. I cannot hope to care less than him about all things. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted November 20, 2012 Is it me? Or is it, that lots of people find new ways to mangle the English language? To the matter at hand... Bloody rough on the soul to die this way. Old and ill. We all have to go some way, but systematic organ failure is a cruel ending. Hopefully in the next few hours "our" Oscar can be free of any pain he may be in. Bit of new news... http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=728201&Itemid=1 (Started to add a little more colour to my signature) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dean1991 116 Posted November 23, 2012 Died a couple of hours ago according to brazilian twitter news feeds 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manuel 30 Posted November 23, 2012 Died a couple of hours ago according to brazilian twitter news feeds I don't think twitter is exactly reliable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,288 Posted November 23, 2012 Last I heard he was still lucid, and moaning about the Brazilian football coach who has been sacked. If anything, he's probably treating potential death and rumours of his demise in the same way he treated being 102 and so on, and more power to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 23, 2012 Stand by for an eminent announcement of his death... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites