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Article: Kennedy collapses at luncheon: ; Upset Sen. Byrd leaves early
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- Charleston Gazette
- Article date:
- January 21, 2009
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WASHINGTON - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, ill with a brain tumor, was
hospitalized Tuesday but quickly reported feeling well after
suffering a seizure at a post-inauguration luncheon for President
Barack Obama.
"After testing, we believe the incident was brought on by simple
fatigue," Dr. Edward Aulisi, chairman of neurosurgery at Washington
Hospital Center said in a statement released by the senator's
office.
"He will remain ... overnight for observation, and will be
released in the morning."
The statement said the 76-year-old senator "is awake, talking
with family and friends, and feeling well."
The statement did not disclose the tests that were performed on
Kennedy, whose seizure was witnessed ...