The following press update on the health status of the great Slinger Francisco aka "The Mighty Sparrow" appeared in the Trinidad Express newspapers this morning (10/02/2013). The press release came from Sparrow's wife Mrs. Margaret Francisco.
Press Release:
“I am happy to report that the Mighty Sparrow is responsive, resting comfortably and is slowly progressing to what we trust will be a satisfactory recovery.
“The doctors, nurses and caretakers have done an excellent job in caring for Slinger and continue to monitor his health around the clock.
“As you can imagine, this has been a very trying time for us as a family, and I would therefore like to ask you to allow us our privacy as we strive to ensure that “The Mighty Sparrow” continues to receive the best medical care.
“I wish to specially thank the President, His Excellency Anthony Carmona, and the Honourable Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, for the concern and best wishes that they conveyed to me. This, along with the outpouring of support from his fans here in Trinidad and Tobago, along with the rest of the world, is sincerely appreciated by his entire family.”
