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George Best is now entering the "final stage" of his battle with ill health, his doctor has confirmed.
The soccer legend was admitted to hospital at the start of October with flu-like symptoms but his condition has steadily deteriorated since.
"The news is not good," Professor Roger Williams told reporters this lunchtime. "I'm afraid Mr Best is coming to the end of the long road of his ill health."
Best suffered internal bleeding overnight Wednesday, affecting the lungs. "There is no return from that situation," said Williams. "it is just not possible to recover from that episode."
The doctor added that the star, who is no longer conscious, "could die at any time over the next 24 hours".
Chloe O'brien
24-11-2005, 14:56
This is so sad I just wish his suffering was over. He was a good looking man with the world at his feet and it was ruined by drink. What a waste
God Bless you George xx
brenda1971
24-11-2005, 15:00
I feel the same I think that he has suffered enough.I cant believe that they would not let Alex see him and he was married to her for 9 years.I think that it is only right that she should be allowed to say good bye.
I feel the same I think that he has suffered enough.I cant believe that they would not let Alex see him and he was married to her for 9 years.I think that it is only right that she should be allowed to say good bye.
This is the same Alex who said a few weeks ago that she couldn't care less whether he lived or died :mad:
brenda1971
24-11-2005, 15:40
I did not know that where did you hear that
I think its all very sad - at least he is unconcious now, so is unaware of any pain etc. Its a lesson to be learned by all. He'll certainly be missed though....
brenda1971
24-11-2005, 16:26
I hope that he gets remembered for being the great football legend that he was
Chloe-Elise
24-11-2005, 17:33
Awwww,thats awful, at least he's not going to be suffering anymore. God bless him and his family.
angelblue
24-11-2005, 17:49
I heard this on the radio and it is very sad my heart goes out to family and him :(
exactly my thoughts are with his family
It has been announced that in the last hour, George Best has died.
R.I.P. George.
Chris_2k11
25-11-2005, 13:44
R.I.P George.
xCharliex
25-11-2005, 13:51
Sorry but am i the only one who thinks that its his own fault? Yeah its awful he died, but he had a chance and he blew it, that liver could have gone to someone who deserved it who had a liver disease, not someone who was offered a chance and told not to continue drinking and he did.
I dont wish death upon anyone but sorry he had it coming
Yeah, I kind of think he had it coming but he should still be able to rest in peace.
Sorry but am i the only one who thinks that its his own fault? Yeah its awful he died, but he had a chance and he blew it, that liver could have gone to someone who deserved it who had a liver disease, not someone who was offered a chance and told not to continue drinking and he did.
I dont wish death upon anyone but sorry he had it coming
You are being very harsh. George Best was a Chronic Alcoholic and as such could not help himself. Alcoholism is a disease not a choice. George tried many times to kick the habit but sadly failed. Do not be so quick to judge him as it could happen to anyone of us who takes a drink :nono:
Chris_2k11
25-11-2005, 14:09
I think I agree with you alan.
CrazyLea
25-11-2005, 14:15
RIP this is sad :(
Richie_lecturer
25-11-2005, 14:32
You are being very harsh. George Best was a Chronic Alcoholic and as such could not help himself. Alcoholism is a disease not a choice. George tried many times to kick the habit but sadly failed. Do not be so quick to judge him as it could happen to anyone of us who takes a drink :nono:
Yes I agree. I still dislike the guy for some of the things he has done though I've always felt some sympathy towards his problems with the bottle and sad demise in the public eye.
George Best: 22nd May 1946 - 25th November 2005. Age = 59 years, 6 months and 3 days.
xsoftladybugx
25-11-2005, 16:08
Sorry but am i the only one who thinks that its his own fault? Yeah its awful he died, but he had a chance and he blew it, that liver could have gone to someone who deserved it who had a liver disease, not someone who was offered a chance and told not to continue drinking and he did.
I dont wish death upon anyone but sorry he had it coming
I think the same as you
i hope he rests in peace now
Richie_lecturer
25-11-2005, 17:24
I hope the likes of Alex Best don't start courting the press after this. :mad:
I hope the likes of Alex Best don't start courting the press after this. :mad:
unforunatly she has already started this
Richie_lecturer
25-11-2005, 17:35
Oh great, that's all we need. Can't she let the man rest in peace? :rolleyes:
No doubt she'll continue to use his surname even after all this, just to satisfy her ego-driven publicity crusade. :mad:
Chloe-Elise
25-11-2005, 17:47
RIP George :(
lollymay
25-11-2005, 17:48
rest in peace george
samantha nixon
25-11-2005, 18:06
rest in peace george
Rest in peace George,I send hugs to his family, I know what they are going through. As my hubby died of MRSA in hospital today.
Rest in peace George,I send hugs to his family, I know what they are going through. As my hubby died of MRSA in hospital today.
Hazey thats just terrible. I dont even know you but I send my sympathies to you. You must be devestated
Chris_2k11
25-11-2005, 18:14
Sorry to hear that Hazey x x x
xsoftladybugx
25-11-2005, 18:16
Thats really bad you must feel awful try not to think about it and im sorry x
Richie_lecturer
25-11-2005, 18:20
Rest in peace George,I send hugs to his family, I know what they are going through. As my hubby died of MRSA in hospital today.
Aww Hazey, I don't know what to say. I am so sorry to hear that. :(
My sympathies to you and your family at this very difficult time. xx
xCharliex
25-11-2005, 18:24
You are being very harsh. George Best was a Chronic Alcoholic and as such could not help himself. Alcoholism is a disease not a choice. George tried many times to kick the habit but sadly failed. Do not be so quick to judge him as it could happen to anyone of us who takes a drink :nono:
My uncle is an alcoholic and has been since ive ever rememberd i know what its like, i know its an illness but he could have helped himself, he was given a second chance with a new liver and he blew it, think how the family of that donor feels knowing there son or daughter gave a liver to someone who just blew it away. It was his own fault im sorry, same with my uncle he could stop if he wanted to deep down, its not going to be long until he drinks himself to death.
xCharliex
25-11-2005, 18:24
Rest in peace George,I send hugs to his family, I know what they are going through. As my hubby died of MRSA in hospital today.
Hazey huge *hugz* im very, very sorry to hear of your sad loss, i hope you have people around you and getting all the comfort you need xx
xStephaniex
25-11-2005, 18:24
Huggles to you Hazey, im so sorry to hear of your tragic news hun. my sympathies to you and your son. x
samantha nixon
25-11-2005, 18:26
im so sorry to hear that hazey my thought are with you and youre family
alkalinetrio
25-11-2005, 18:36
i agree with charlie! he done it to himself! cudnt he even do it for hes kids? my brother is a alcoholic but he tried hes best to stop drinking and hes been clean for just over a year now!
sorry to hear about that hazey*hugs*
My uncle is an alcoholic and has been since ive ever rememberd i know what its like, i know its an illness but he could have helped himself, he was given a second chance with a new liver and he blew it, think how the family of that donor feels knowing there son or daughter gave a liver to someone who just blew it away. It was his own fault im sorry, same with my uncle he could stop if he wanted to deep down, its not going to be long until he drinks himself to death.
We will agree to disagree here. I know several alcoholics who have tried everything and still could not kick the habit :)
Rest in peace George,I send hugs to his family, I know what they are going through. As my hubby died of MRSA in hospital today.
oh hazey that is terrible my thoughts are with you xxxxxxxxx
Rest in peace George,I send hugs to his family, I know what they are going through. As my hubby died of MRSA in hospital today.
oh hazel so sorry to hear your sad news, im thinking of you hunny. :) xxx
We will agree to disagree here. I know several alcoholics who have tried everything and still could not kick the habit :)
i have to agree with you alan, it is not a choice,
the_watts_rule
25-11-2005, 18:52
R.I.P George
xCharliex
25-11-2005, 19:07
We will agree to disagree here. I know several alcoholics who have tried everything and still could not kick the habit :)
We will, trust me i know my uncle has been in and out of rehab and he would stop if he really wanted to its not a matter of 'could not' its a matter of 'would not'
Chloe O'brien
25-11-2005, 20:41
George was a brilliant footballer his life was ruined by drink cause he was a gulible young man led astray by the showbiz lifestyle. and he was a stunning looking man who was his own worst enemy. He was one in a million and some of todays footballers are not fit to lace his boots.
God Bless you george now you can be free from pain xxx
pinkles14
25-11-2005, 22:25
Hazey sorry to hear about your sad loss..
Bad Wolf
25-11-2005, 22:26
dispite everything the man was still a genius on the pitch and should be remembered for what he did best.....football.
may he be at peace now
love rach xxxx
Sorry to hear that Hazey.
We will, trust me i know my uncle has been in and out of rehab and he would stop if he really wanted to its not a matter of 'could not' its a matter of 'would not'
As I said earlier I know alcoholics who could not give up despite trying everything
Saying that George Best deserved it is a bit harsh. At the end of the day he had a problem and he wasn't able to cope with it. It doesn't detract from the genius that was George Best.
Bad Wolf
25-11-2005, 22:50
well said
at least he is at peace now - no more drink deamons tormenting him
George was a brilliant footballer his life was ruined by drink cause he was a gulible young man led astray by the showbiz lifestyle. and he was a stunning looking man who was his own worst enemy. He was one in a million and some of todays footballers are not fit to lace his boots.
God Bless you george now you can be free from pain xxx
Well said Kathleen
why is it we are saying R.I.P to george best what has he done that is so good? apart from football! theres plenty people out there who have done more that deserve the r.i.p more
I sincerely hope you never lose a friend or family member to alcoholism :angry:
Bad Wolf
25-11-2005, 22:54
hopefully some good should come from this....al these arrogant upstrarts who think they know everything should pay attention...it can happen to the best, most gifted
hopefully some good should come from this....al these arrogant upstrarts who think they know everything should pay attention...it can happen to the best, most gifted And without a doubt George Best was the best footballer the world has ever known Beckham would not be fit to tie his bootlaces
Angeltigger
25-11-2005, 23:38
Well I don’t know what to say
like Alan says Alcoholism is a disease not a choice.
I don’t know much about George- all I know is that he was a footballer. But some people who are an alcoholic can stop like after a year but sometimes it can be harder for someone else- I believe it depand on how long you have been alcoholic and why they are, so xCharliex ok so George had the chance to have a new heart and he ruined someone else heart but that the way it worked out- they were getting him a chance- but you must remember he is an alcoholic and like many have said he did try to stop.
so i don't know what i think
Well I don’t know what to say
like Alan says Alcoholism is a disease not a choice.
I don’t know much about George- all I know is that he was a footballer. But some people who are an alcoholic can stop like after a year but sometimes it can be harder for someone else- I believe it depand on how long you have been alcoholic and why they are, so xCharliex ok so George had the chance to have a new heart and he ruined someone else heart but that the way it worked out- they were getting him a chance- but you must remember he is an alcoholic and like many have said he did try to stop.
so i don't know what i think
I a\ppreciate your honesty. Its very refreshing thanks
Chris_2k11
26-11-2005, 00:08
The one to be blamed in this situation is not George Best, but none other than the alcohol. I did not know much about the man, I didn't even know he existed until a few years ago, but even if he was given a second chance, I don't think any of us should be saying 'well it's his own fault' or anything like that, because the fact is that he is now dead, and at the end of the day, it all began with that drug - alcohol. So I think we should just pay our respects to him now and remember him for the good memories, and also learn a lesson from this, which is never to rely on alcohol, or let our drinking habits get out of hand. Think carefully before letting yourself get into this situation when you are young. Seek help if needed. His death is a tragedy, but it just shows what alcohol can eventually do to any one of us. Please be taught a lesson from this.
Rest in peace George Best. You'll be sadly missed.
LUSHLOOKE69
26-11-2005, 00:56
Firstly I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to Hazey! and I can see both sides to this argument as I also believe alcholoism is a disease however my brother died whilst waiting for a heart transplant and if i believed someone just because they had money was given a heart before him and then abused it, it would make me very angry! That liver could have gone to someone who would have appreciated the precious gift they had been given and gone on to make the most out of life. However I think it is a terrible loss that he has died and my heart goes out to his family at the end of the day no one could predict that he would abuse the new liver as much as the old!
xsoftladybugx
26-11-2005, 09:49
As I said earlier I know alcoholics who could not give up despite trying everything
You might know those people, but did you know george best?! How are you to know wether he 'could'nt' give up or just wouldnt.
You might know those people, but did you know george best?! How are you to know wether he 'could'nt' give up or just wouldnt.
Whilst I personally did not have the privelage of knowing George I have read enough about hi, watched numerous interviews of him to come to my decision. I also know close friends and colleagues of his and I am prepared to beleve their views more than the tabloid press.
The one to be blamed in this situation is not George Best, but none other than the alcohol. I did not know much about the man, I didn't even know he existed until a few years ago, but even if he was given a second chance, I don't think any of us should be saying 'well it's his own fault' or anything like that, because the fact is that he is now dead, and at the end of the day, it all began with that drug - alcohol. So I think we should just pay our respects to him now and remember him for the good memories, and also learn a lesson from this, which is never to rely on alcohol, or let our drinking habits get out of hand. Think carefully before letting yourself get into this situation when you are young. Seek help if needed. His death is a tragedy, but it just shows what alcohol can eventually do to any one of us. Please be taught a lesson from this.
Rest in peace George Best. You'll be sadly missed.
What a wonderful post :)
Rest In Peace George - my heart goes out to his family and friends. Sorry, but would anyone be saying some of this if he passed away of lung cancer and was a smoker :searchme:
In the majority of cases, alcoholics cannot stop drinking, it is an addiction like any other. It doesnt change the fact that he was a fantastic footballer, who, like has been said, was drawn into the lifestyle that he was. He had tried on numerous occasions to stop his addiction, but couldn't.
Can I also send my condolences to you Hazey - I am so sorry to hear about your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time *sends a hug* Thinking of you.
Richie_lecturer
26-11-2005, 13:31
Whilst I personally did not have the privelage of knowing George I have read enough about hi, watched numerous interviews of him to come to my decision. I also know close friends and colleagues of his and I am prepared to beleve their views more than the tabloid press.
He also did shedloads of charity work, yet the tabloids never mentioned this. They were just interested in his battle with the bottle. Shame.
Angeltigger
26-11-2005, 16:16
Firstly I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to Hazey! and I can see both sides to this argument as I also believe alcholoism is a disease however my brother died whilst waiting for a heart transplant and if i believed someone just because they had money was given a heart before him and then abused it, it would make me very angry! That liver could have gone to someone who would have appreciated the precious gift they had been given and gone on to make the most out of life. However I think it is a terrible loss that he has died and my heart goes out to his family at the end of the day no one could predict that he would abuse the new liver as much as the old!People must have kind have know that he would kind of abuse the new liver as much as the old but he had a drink promblem- and that is what we have to remember maybe the doctors who gave Georgre his new heart thought that he would stop but like Alan said he did try and stop drinking but it is hard to stop doing something that you know how to do so well
Angeltigger
26-11-2005, 17:03
The one to be blamed in this situation is not George Best, but none other than the alcohol. I did not know much about the man, I didn't even know he existed until a few years ago, but even if he was given a second chance, I don't think any of us should be saying 'well it's his own fault' or anything like that, because the fact is that he is now dead, and at the end of the day, it all began with that drug - alcohol. So I think we should just pay our respects to him now and remember him for the good memories, and also learn a lesson from this, which is never to rely on alcohol, or let our drinking habits get out of hand. Think carefully before letting yourself get into this situation when you are young. Seek help if needed. His death is a tragedy, but it just shows what alcohol can eventually do to any one of us. Please be taught a lesson from this.
Rest in peace George Best. You'll be sadly missed.
But you have to remember that it goes out of hand before you can stop it
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Also i heard that he only got what he has got (the heart or the liver) as he was special in the football as they don't give people new hearts of livers t Alcoholics
So all i am going to say is if you don't have an Alcoholics you might not know as much as people who have had them, also peole will have different views
Chloe-Elise
26-11-2005, 17:31
Rest in peace George, you'll be sadly missed. My thoughts are with his family and friends.So sorry to hear about your loss Hazey.
RIP Best.
He might have brought it on himself, but adddiction is addiction. He couldn't always help it......
.:SpIcYsPy:.
27-11-2005, 14:06
Rest In Peace Best xxx
LUSHLOOKE69
28-11-2005, 01:31
Incase theres any confusion im pretty sure George only had a liver transplant I mentioned the heart due to my own personal experience with my two year old brother dieing before he was able to get a heart and lung transplant sorry if i confused anyone.
shannisrules
28-11-2005, 12:46
aarrrr rest in peacegeorge i feel for his son callum and his famiky
he was a legend
R.I.P george Best
Richie_lecturer
03-12-2005, 20:33
Very moving service this morning. One I will never forget.
RIP George.
Very moving service this morning. One I will never forget.
RIP George.
Nor me either, what a beautiful fitting and moving tribute to the Worlds greatest footballer
The tears are running down my cheeks
God bless you Georgie Best :clap:
Chloe O'brien
03-12-2005, 22:21
I have spoken to a lot of people and they believe that there was too much hype for a man who basically drank himself to death. Personally I disagree yes george was an alcholic, yes in the end the drink did kill him. But let's not forget when he came to Man U in the 60's he was a young laddie from a working class family and suddenly he had all this fame at his feet and he didn't have a clue how to deal with it until it was too late.
The bottom line is that george had an illness he could not beat but he was a brilliant footballer and probably one of the finest this world will ever see. He was also a diamond of a man and if i had been in Northern Ireland today then I wouldn't have hesitated to stand in the streets and pay my respects.
God Bless You George you were a dam fine man xxx
I have spoken to a lot of people and they believe that there was too much hype for a man who basically drank himself to death. Personally I disagree yes george was an alcholic, yes in the end the drink did kill him. But let's not forget when he came to Man U in the 60's he was a young laddie from a working class family and suddenly he had all this fame at his feet and he didn't have a clue how to deal with it until it was too late.
The bottom line is that george had an illness he could not beat but he was a brilliant footballer and probably one of the finest this world will ever see. He was also a diamond of a man and if i had been in Northern Ireland today then I wouldn't have hesitated to stand in the streets and pay my respects.
God Bless You George you were a dam fine man xxx
Thanks Kathleen poor George if he was a footballer today he would be a megastar but I thank GOD for every remembrance of you and as was said at your funeral 'There for the grace of God go I'
i watched the service on sky news i thought it was very moving
R.I.P george Best
crazygirl
08-12-2005, 11:06
how good looking was george when he was younger :heart:
callum has taken over :heart:
Richie_lecturer
08-12-2005, 11:08
But have you seen Callum's huge ugly tattoos on the upper half of his arms and his body? :sick:
crazygirl
08-12-2005, 16:02
But have you seen Callum's huge ugly tattoos on the upper half of his arms and his body? :sick:no
Richie_lecturer
08-12-2005, 16:04
Well they might put you off. Sorry :(
crazygirl
09-12-2005, 09:54
Well they might put you off. Sorry :(are they that bad?
Richie_lecturer
09-12-2005, 11:39
Well I think they are. Will find a pic of them asap.
crazygirl
09-12-2005, 12:53
Well I think they are. Will find a pic of them asap.oh would you i really want to see them now, i google searched but only got gorgeous pictures of him didnt get his arms! so if you can find a picture of them i would be very greatful :)
Richie_lecturer
09-12-2005, 13:01
Ok I will. :)
Sorry I must point out that my positionality on this is that I don't like tattoos, although small ones are ok I suppose. These ones however I really don't like. He's mostly green from the elbow upto the shoulder. :sick:
Like I say though these are my own personal opinions, and I don't want to cloud your own judgement. :)
P.S. I don't think he's a bad person actually. I think he's just really sad the way the relationship with his dad never worked out, so he would spend xmas etc bored sh*tess. Therefore he adopted this playboy lifestyle to hide his sadness. Feel sorry for him in a way.
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