NEWS 4 BEGINS WITH BREAKING NEWS. >> BREAKING TONIGHT, FORMER GOVERNOR TOM RIGGS IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER SUFFERING A STROKE. >> HE IS BEING TREATED AT A HOSPITAL IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA. HE SUFFERED A STROKATE HIS HOME IN BETHESDA, MARYLAND. HE WAS CONSCIOUS WHEN HE GOT TO THE EMERGEYNC ROOM AND UNDERWENT A SUCCESSFUL PROCE
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge recovering from stroke
Updated: 10:36 AM EDT Jun 28, 2021
UPDATE -- Former Gov. Tom Ridge was discharged from the hospital Sunday and transferred to a rehabilitation facility to continue recovery from a stroke, his spokesman said."Tom wants everyone to know how much he appreciates all those who have reached out to offer their prayers, words of encouragement and love," Ridge's wife, Michele, said in a statement. "It means so much to all of us. Tom hasn't lost his sense of humor nor his determination as he begins this important therapy. We are grateful for all of the wonderful healthcare professionals who have and will continue to help us along his path to recovery."PREVIOUS (June 17) -- Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge remained in critical but stable condition at a hospital Thursday, one day after suffering a stroke, his spokesman said.Ridge, 75, was taken by ambulance from his Bethesda, Maryland, home to a Washington, D.C. hospital, where he underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot Wednesday, spokesman Steve Aaron said.Ridge's wife, Michele, released a statement Thursday in which she said the former governor continues to be monitored and evaluated. She also thanked the doctors, nurses and staff who are involved in Ridge's care."We are hopeful for a full recovery while recognizing he will have a long road ahead, no doubt. But we take comfort and strength from knowing what a determined fighter Tom is and that he has come back strong from health challenges in the past," the statement from Michele Ridge said. "Our family has been overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of all those who have reached out – from across the country and around the world – to send prayers, share encouraging words and offer assistance. It is comforting and means a great deal to all of us. Please keep your prayers coming."Ridge was elected governor in 1994 and won a second term in 1998. He left office in October 2001 after being named secretary of the newly created U.S. Department of Homeland Security.In November 2017, Ridge had a heart attack while he was in Texas for a Republican Governors Association conference.
WASHINGTON — UPDATE -- Former Gov. Tom Ridge was discharged from the hospital Sunday and transferred to a rehabilitation facility to continue recovery from a stroke, his spokesman said.
"Tom wants everyone to know how much he appreciates all those who have reached out to offer their prayers, words of encouragement and love," Ridge's wife, Michele, said in a statement. "It means so much to all of us. Tom hasn't lost his sense of humor nor his determination as he begins this important therapy. We are grateful for all of the wonderful healthcare professionals who have and will continue to help us along his path to recovery."
PREVIOUS (June 17) -- Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge remained in critical but stable condition at a hospital Thursday, one day after suffering a stroke, his spokesman said.
Ridge, 75, was taken by ambulance from his Bethesda, Maryland, home to a Washington, D.C. hospital, where he underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot Wednesday, spokesman Steve Aaron said.
Ridge's wife, Michele, released a statement Thursday in which she said the former governor continues to be monitored and evaluated. She also thanked the doctors, nurses and staff who are involved in Ridge's care.
"We are hopeful for a full recovery while recognizing he will have a long road ahead, no doubt. But we take comfort and strength from knowing what a determined fighter Tom is and that he has come back strong from health challenges in the past," the statement from Michele Ridge said. "Our family has been overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of all those who have reached out – from across the country and around the world – to send prayers, share encouraging words and offer assistance. It is comforting and means a great deal to all of us. Please keep your prayers coming."
Ridge was elected governor in 1994 and won a second term in 1998. He left office in October 2001 after being named secretary of the newly created U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
In November 2017, Ridge had a heart attack while he was in Texas for a Republican Governors Association conference.