Cartoonist R.K. Laxman critical, suffers multiple organ failure
Laxman was admitted to the ICU for urinary infection on Saturday after which he underwent dialysis
Pune: Eminent cartoonist R.K. Laxman, who has been admitted to a hospital, continues to be critical and is on ventilator support after he suffered a multi-organ failure, doctors attending to him said on Monday.
“Mr. Laxman continues to be in a critical condition," Dr Sameer Joe of Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital told PTI. Laxman, 94, was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the hospital for urinary infection on Saturday after which he underwent dialysis. He has had various health issues. In the past, he was suffering from renal inefficiency and lung infection.
In 2010, Laxman had suffered strokes. Through his iconic character of the common man, Laxman has held a mirror to the society by creating satire targeting politicians for more than five decades. However, of late he has stopped sketching political cartoons.
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