Johnny Ramone Is Not Dying, His Doctor Says

VH1.com ^ | 6.16.2004 | Kurt Loder

[NYC GOP Chick]

Johnny Ramone is not dying, according to his doctor.

The Ramones guitarist, who has been living with prostate cancer for the past several years, was recently admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with what his physician, Dr. David Agus, told MTV News was a "complication from the cancer. But he got through it, and he's now on a new, experimental therapy. He's fighting courageously, and I think he will be going home in the near term."

Johnny's admission to Cedars-Sinai set off a nationwide — maybe worldwide — media death watch. He was said to be in an intensive-care unit, and very near the end. Characteristically, the 55-year-old guitarist, a stubbornly private man, refused to issue a corrective press statement. His wife, Linda, however, was appalled by the funereal headlines, and authorized Dr. Agus to explain Johnny's condition.

"He's not dying," Linda said on Wednesday afternoon (June 16). "He was okay for years, and he's fine now. He's in the hospital, but he's not in ICU. And I think he may be leaving by tomorrow."

— Kurt Loder

[NYC GOP Chick]

		06.16.2004 4:37 PM EDT
		Johnny Ramone Is Not Dying, His Doctor Says   Ramones guitarist has been living with prostate cancer for past several years.
			Johnny Ramone (file) (Photo: MTV News)

[My2Cents]

Mubarak, and now Johnny Ramone. The near-death experiences on FR today are unnerving.

[adam_az]

Francisco Franko.... never mind. Someone had to say it.

Glad to hear the news - I always liked the Ramones. (except for the song "Reagan goes to Bitburg...")

[adam_az]

Francisco Franko.... never mind. Someone had to say it.

Glad to hear the news - I always liked the Ramones.

[RightWhale]

That's about what my doctor says.

-You'll live.

[Jhensy]

Pity Kurt Loder's still around.

[adam_az]

...Franco, even!

[Slings and Arrows]

For the record, Johnny (a staunch Republican) did not want to do "Bonzo Goes to Bitburg," but the band handled such things democratically and he was outvoted. Such is life

Sure hope he makes it.

[Stoat]

[StriperSniper]

I never really liked that song, not because of the Reagan connection, just didn't like the song. Here's a little story behind it:

Bonzo Goes To Bitburg (My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down)

I'll give Joey(Mr. Hyman) a pass, I could find at least one thing about any president to b***h about.

And it's good to hear that the bad news isn't so bad, Gabba Gabba HEY!

[T. Buzzard Trueblood]

Bump for Johnny, the Reaganite Ramone.

[visualops]

I WANT THAT SHIRT! LOL

[visualops]

Far out.
Thanks for the ping.

Ramones rock!

[ArmstedFragg]

has been living with prostate cancer for the past several years

Roughly have the men his age have been living with prostate cancer for many years. Most don't know it... and most won't die from it.

[Stoat]

Isn't it great :-)

I haven't seen those for sale; perhaps this could be a business opportunity for you?

Particularly considering the Communist Vietnamese' adoration of John Kerry (his photo adorns one of their war museums and he is held in high regard by them as being particularly helpful in their victory) I would think that there will be lots of anti-communist sentiment about, particularly as we approach election day.
Might be a worthwhile opportunity to consider :-)

[ArmstedFragg]

Roughly have

"Half"! "Half"! Sheesh!

[socal_parrot]

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CUSTOMER:

Here's one.

CART MASTER:

Ninepence.

DEAD PERSON:

I'm not dead!

CART MASTER:

What?

CUSTOMER:

Nothing. Here's your ninepence.

DEAD PERSON:

I'm not dead!

CART MASTER:

'Ere. He says he's not dead!

CUSTOMER:

Yes, he is.

DEAD PERSON:

I'm not!

CART MASTER:

He isn't?

CUSTOMER:

Well, he will be soon. He's very ill.

DEAD PERSON:

I'm getting better!

CUSTOMER:

No, you're not. You'll be stone dead in a moment.

CART MASTER:

Oh, I can't take him like that. It's against regulations.

DEAD PERSON:

I don't want to go on the cart!

CUSTOMER:

Oh, don't be such a baby.

CART MASTER:

I can't take him.

DEAD PERSON:

I feel fine!

CUSTOMER:

Well, do us a favour.

CART MASTER:

I can't.

CUSTOMER:

Well, can you hang around a couple of minutes? He won't be long.

CART MASTER:

No, I've got to go to the Robinsons'. They've lost nine today.

CUSTOMER:

Well, when's your next round?

CART MASTER:

Thursday.

DEAD PERSON:

I think I'll go for a walk.

CUSTOMER:

You're not fooling anyone, you know. Look. Isn't there something you can do?

DEAD PERSON: [singing]

I feel happy. I feel happy.

[whop]

CUSTOMER:

Ah, thanks very much.

CART MASTER:

Not at all. See you on Thursday.

CUSTOMER:

Right. All right.

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Who's that, then?

CART MASTER:

I dunno. Must be a king.

CUSTOMER:

Why?

CART MASTER:

He hasn't got sh*t all over him.

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[Captiva]

GABBA GABBA HEY!

[Captiva]

HEY HO! LET'S GO!