Spokesman: Paterno in serious condition

Published On: Jan 21 2012 06:50:36 PM EST  Updated On: Jan 21 2012 09:50:31 PM EST
Joe Paterno

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Joe Paterno

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -

A Paterno family spokesman says that former Penn State coach Joe Paterno is in serious condition tonight after experiencing health complications.

The 85-year-old Paterno has been in the hospital since Jan. 13 for observation for what his family had called minor complications from cancer treatments.

"Over the last few days Joe Paterno has experienced further health complications," spokesman Dan McGinn said in a brief statement early Saturday evening to The Associated Press. "His doctors have now characterized his status as serious.

"His family will have no comment on the situation and asks that their privacy be respected during this difficult time," he said.

Paterno was diagnosed with cancer in November, days after getting ousted as head coach in the aftermath of the child sex abuse charges against former assistant Jerry Sandusky.

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