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Balasubrahmanyam extremely critical with life support

Veteran singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam is in a critical state after his health condition deteriorated on Thursday, a statement issued by MGM hospital, where he is admitted, said. Balasubrahmanyam has been hospitalised since August, after testing Covid positive.  According to the statement issued by the hospital, the veteran artiste is extremely critical. “Thiru S P Balasubrahmanyam […]

Veteran singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam is in a critical state after his health condition deteriorated on Thursday, a statement issued by MGM hospital, where he is admitted, said. Balasubrahmanyam has been hospitalised since August, after testing Covid positive.

 According to the statement issued by the hospital, the veteran artiste is extremely critical. “Thiru S P Balasubrahmanyam who had been admitted at MGM Healthcare on August 5th, remains on ECMO and other life support measures. His condition in the last 24 hours has deteriorated further warranting maximal life support and he is extremely critical. The team of experts at MGM Healthcare are closely monitoring his health condition,” the statement read. 

On 22 September, his son S.P. Charan took to Twitter to share an update regarding his father’s health condition. He wrote, “Dad continues the steady progress toward getting better. Ekmo/ventilator, physio therapy continue with oral intake of liquids. He’s been eager to leave the hospital as early as possible (sic).”

 Balasubrahmanyam got admitted to the hospital on 5 August after testing positive for Covid-19. He released a video from the hospital stating that he is alright and will be discharged soon. However, his condition deteriorated on 13 August after which he was put on ventilator and ECMO (Extracororeal Membrane Oxygenation) support. 

Several celebrities and fans prayed for his speedy recovery. A.R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan organised a mass prayer meet for the veteran singer.

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