‘Manchester United legend George Best is "severely ill" in hospital after his condition deteriorated, his consultant has said. The former Red Devils star has spent three weeks in the private Cromwell Hospital in west London.
‘But last tonight it appeared that his health had taken a turn for the worse. It was understood that he was suffering from internal bleeding and was on life support.
‘Professor Roger Williams, who is in charge of the former footballer's care, told The Sun: "It may be an exaggeration to say that Mr Best is gravely ill. But he is certainly severely ill and is fighting for his life.''
‘The professor told the newspaper he had not traced the cause of the bleeding. He added: "We are not giving up. There's still a chance we can get him through this."’