Ex-US President Bill Clinton Hospitalized for Fever, Remains in Good Spirits
Bill Clinton, the former US President, was hospitalized in Washington on Monday due to a fever, according to his office.
Former US President Bill Clinton, aged 78, was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington on Monday after developing a fever, according to his office. Despite the health scare, he is reportedly in “good spirits.”
Details of the Hospitalization
Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, announced on social media platform X that Clinton was admitted for “testing and observation.” Urena confirmed that the former president remains in “good spirits.”
Past Health Issues
Bill Clinton has faced multiple health challenges over the years. In October 2021, he was hospitalized for five nights due to a blood infection. In 2004, at the age of 58, he underwent a quadruple bypass surgery to address extensive heart disease. Six years later, he had stents implanted in his coronary artery.
Following these incidents, Clinton made significant lifestyle changes, including adopting a vegetarian diet, and has since spoken publicly about his health journey.
Recent Health Updates
In November 2022, Clinton tested positive for Covid-19. He described his symptoms as “mild” and expressed gratitude for being vaccinated and boosted.
A Look at Clinton’s Legacy
Bill Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States, holding office from 1993 to 2001. At 78, he is the second-youngest living former US president, after Barack Obama, aged 63. Clinton was born shortly before fellow former US presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump.
Despite controversies during his presidency, Clinton has been active in diplomatic and humanitarian efforts in the years since leaving office, maintaining a prominent public presence.
