For those interested...
http://www.cnn.com/2001/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/23/harrison/index.html
LONDON, England (CNN) -- Former Beatle George Harrison and his wife
issued a written statement Monday denying published reports that he was
close to death after recent treatment for cancer.
The English newspaper the Daily Mail on Sunday said Harrison had told
his friend and former Beatles producer George Martin "that he does not
have long to live."
The newspaper quoted Martin as saying: "He is taking it easy and hoping
that the thing will go away. He has an indomitable spirit, but he knows
that he is going to die soon and he is accepting that."
The Harrison statement used strong language to deny the Daily Mail's
story: "We are disappointed and disgusted by the report," it said. "It
was unsubstantiated, untrue and totally uncalled for, when in fact Mr.
Harrison is active and feeling very well. It has caused untold distress
amongst our family and friends. The original 'story' was conjured up by
the National Enquirer, the Globe and the Daily Mail."
Two weeks ago, Harrison told his fans he was feeling fine after
undergoing radiotherapy at a Swiss cancer clinic.
Swiss cancer specialist Franco Cavalli confirmed that he had recently
treated Harrison.
At the beginning of May, Harrison had surgery at the Mayo Clinic in the
United States to remove a cancerous growth from one of his lungs.
Harrison overcame throat cancer in 1998, which he blamed on smoking. He
was given the all-clear after radiation therapy.
Just over 18 months ago, Harrison survived a life-and-death struggle of
a very different kind -- with a knife-wielding intruder who stabbed him
in the chest.
The former Beatle was almost killed in the attack at his home near
London in late 1999. He was saved by his wife, Olivia, who hit the
attacker on the head with a poker and table lamp.
