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# Life Support

Last year
2022
# Brain Injury
Actress Anne Heche ‘peacefully taken off life support’ nine days after car crash
The 53-year-old died from her injuries nine days after she was involved in a fiery car crash.
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Aug 15th 2022, 8:09 AM
# Archie Battersbee
UK boy dies after life support stopped at end of long legal battle
Archie Battersbee mother said her son passed away just over two hours after the artificial ventilation was stopped.
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Aug 6th 2022, 4:39 PM
# Murder
Gardaí launch murder investigation of Dundalk attack three weeks ago
Marius Juodenas was discovered with serious injuries three weeks ago and died yesterday.
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Jul 27th 2022, 10:21 PM
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# Vincent Lambert
Life support resumes for man in controversial case after court reverses earlier decision
Vincent Lambert is at the centre of a hugely controversial court case.
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May 21st 2019, 12:46 PM
# boyz n the hood
Boyz N the Hood director John Singleton dies age 51
Singleton (51) directed Boyz n the Hood as a 22-year-old fresh out of film school.
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Apr 29th 2019, 9:40 PM
# legal challenge
Parents of terminally ill Alfie Evans lose appeal against ruling preventing them from going to Rome
Toddler Evans had his ventilator support removed late on Monday.
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Apr 25th 2018, 9:33 PM
# aubrey grove
Mother charged with assault of daughter (3) who died this week
The woman’s daughter, Zoe Cannon, died after her life support machine was switched off earlier this week.
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Feb 15th 2018, 12:16 PM
# rare disease
Doctor who treated Charlie Gard says the baby's life became 'a soap opera'
“I loved this child to bits. But it got to the point where there was nothing more we could do.”
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Aug 5th 2017, 8:22 AM
# Life Support
In 2014, a case similar to Charlie Gard's came before the Irish High Court
The case centred on whether or not a baby who had a rare genetic condition should receive CPR or ventilation if their condition deteriorated.
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Jul 13th 2017, 12:05 AM
# Charlie Gard
'We're spending our last precious hours with him': Baby's life support to be switched off
Charlie Gard’s parents have said they are “utterly heartbroken”.
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Jun 29th 2017, 9:39 PM
# Charlie Gard
Hospital in 'no rush' to turn off baby's life support machine after parents lose appeal
Charlie Gard’s parents have described the court ruling as “upsetting”.
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Jun 27th 2017, 7:55 PM
# Texas
'Brain dead' man wakes up after father's stand-off with doctors who wanted to switch off life support
During the three-hour stand-off with police, George Pickering’s son squeezed his father’s hand on command.
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Dec 24th 2015, 10:25 AM
# Schoolyard
17-year-old questioned for third time over death of Oisin McGrath (13)
A police file will now be sent to prosecutors for assessment.
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Feb 23rd 2015, 10:34 PM
# 8th amendment
Court told 'right to life of unborn' greater than 'right to dignity in death'
A ruling in the case of the pregnant woman who has been declared clinically dead will be made on 26 December.
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Dec 24th 2014, 8:08 PM
# Treasure
Comedians are tweeting prayers for Joan Rivers amid 'life support' reports
There has been an outpouring of well-wishes on Twitter.
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Aug 31st 2014, 9:18 AM
# Life Support
Bank borrowing from ECB at lowest level since guarantee
Health of Irish system appears to be on the up as calls for support from Frankfurt slide
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Mar 21st 2014, 11:20 AM
Voices
Column: Tragic case of newborn boy highlights unmarried fathers' lack of rights
A Dublin hospital has secured a court order to withdraw life-support from a severely brain-damaged baby whose his young mother died after delivery. As the child’s parents were unmarried, the father was not deemed the legal guardian.
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Jan 16th 2014, 4:32 PM
# Ariel Sharon
Vital organs of former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon are failing says Tel Aviv hospital
Sharon has been in a coma for nearly eight years but his condition worsened yesterday.
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Jan 2nd 2014, 9:47 AM
# Tragedy
Life support extended for US girl after routine operation goes wrong
Thirteen-year-old Jahi McMath reacted unexpectedly after routine tonsil surgery and was declared brain dead a few days later.
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Dec 31st 2013, 9:15 AM
# Perth
Irishman in critical condition after assault in Australia
23-year-old Tom Keaney from Galway sustained a head injury in the assault which took place almost two weeks ago.
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Dec 28th 2013, 12:03 PM
# Madiba
Doctors advised family to turn off Nelson Mandela's life support
The advice is contained in legal documents dated 26 June.
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Jul 4th 2013, 4:46 PM
# South Africa
Reports: Nelson Mandela 'on life support'
The former President of South Africa was admitted to hospital due to recurring lung problems.
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Jun 26th 2013, 9:13 PM
# Tragic
Sixth child dies after UK house fire tragedy
Duwayne Philpott, whose five siblings died on Friday, lost his fight for life at Birmingham Children’s Hospital overnight.
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May 14th 2012, 10:51 AM