Last night, 30 Rock kind of/sort of mocked diabetes. But the truth of the matter is that diabetes is a serious disease, and one that can seriously debilitate a person's life.Larry Miller, the longtime owner of the Utah Jazz, found that to be a very harsh truth over the past few days, culminating in an amputation of both his legs, six inches below the knees.
According to a news release from the Jazz, the surgery went well and Miller is recovering in the hospital.Miller has been a controversial figure over several issues, particularly homosexuality. However, there's no reason to do anything but offer our thoughts and prayers to Miller and his family.
The double amputation is the latest in a series of diabetes-related health issues Miller has endured over the past eight months.
"Larry is doing well and is expected to continue to recover in the coming weeks and months," said Greg Miller, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies.
The Miller family will provide no further details to the public at this time and will have no further comment, the news release said.
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1-24-2009 @ 1:56AM
Bryan said...
wow that is awful to hear
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1-24-2009 @ 2:29AM
anny said...
I may not agree with Mr. Millers stance on many issues, but my thoughts are with him. How sad.
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1-26-2009 @ 9:09AM
Brian said...
I, too, do not agree with some of Larry Miller's views. What I do know is that he runs one of the most successful franchises in all professional sports. The Utah Jazz are a first class operation. Even their players are first rate individuals. The sports world need more owners like Larry Miller and not publicity seeking blowhards like Mark Cuban and Jerry Jones. I am sorry to hear about Mr. Miller's leg amputations. Diabetes is a serious illness and it should not be taken lightly. Unlike cancer, diabetes kills you one piece at a time. People need to check their blood sugar levels, and if diabetic, to follow a strict diet and insulin regimen. I wish Mr. Miller and all diabetics good health!
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