Scotland's First Minister Dies of Brain Hemorrhage
October 12, 2000 - 0:0
LONDON Donald Dewar, Scotland first minister died in hospital Wednesday suffering from a brain hemorrhage.
The 63-year-old Scot had been admitted to western general hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, after he slipped and fell outside his official residence, Bute House, on Tuesday. On arrival a brain scan revealed there was bleeding inside his head, shortly after which he became unconscious.
Classed as critically ill, he spent the next 24 hours on a life support machine, which was turned off Wednesday lunchtime. His place in history is assured for he was the first minister for Scotland that presided over the independence of his native country, Scotland. He was called "the father of the nation." Dr. Dewar is survived by a son and a daughter.
(IRNA)
The 63-year-old Scot had been admitted to western general hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, after he slipped and fell outside his official residence, Bute House, on Tuesday. On arrival a brain scan revealed there was bleeding inside his head, shortly after which he became unconscious.
Classed as critically ill, he spent the next 24 hours on a life support machine, which was turned off Wednesday lunchtime. His place in history is assured for he was the first minister for Scotland that presided over the independence of his native country, Scotland. He was called "the father of the nation." Dr. Dewar is survived by a son and a daughter.
(IRNA)