Cartoonist R K Laxman critical, suffers multiple-organ failure

Pune ,January 19, 2015: Eminent cartoonist R K Laxman, who was admitted to a hospital here late last night in critical condition, was said to be stable. Ninety-four-year-old Laxman was admitted to the intensive care unitof the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital for treatment of a urinary infection. He underwent dialysis yesterday and was recovering. Family sources said that Laxman had been shifted to the ICU as a precautionary measure.

He is said to be on ventilator support after experiencing multi-organ failure. 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. (Read: 7 simple natural remedies to treat urinary tract infection)

Source: ANI

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