Rep. John Lewis hospitalized after falling ill on plane

[RandySF]

ATLANTA - Channel 2 Action News has learned that Rep. John Lewis has been hospitalized at a metro area hospital.

Sources confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that Lewis was hospitalized after becoming ill on a flight heading back to Atlanta on Saturday.

Lewis was expected at an Atlanta event Saturday evening and did not show.

Sources told Channel 2 Action News he is recovering. Lewis is 78.


https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/rep-john-lewis-hospitalized-after-falling-ill-on-plane/800832233

[Hekate]

1. Heal swiftly, brave soul. You are still needed here...

[narnian60]

36. Yes.

Well said.

[Grassy Knoll]

2. Get Well Soon

[LenaBaby61]

3. Prayers and get well soon ...

LEGEND Lewis

[donkeypoofed]

4. May God restore you to full health, Mr Lewis

I don't want you to.go anywhere. Don't go to heaven; you are needed down here in hell.

[Boomerproud]

5. Godspeed Sir.

Get well quickly!

[sheshe2]

6. We are all here for you, sir.

As you have been for all of us.



Get well soon.

[Leghorn21]

7. He'll be fine:

In a statement from Lewis' office, they said:

"Rep. John Lewis is in the hospital tonight for routine observation. He’s resting comfortably and expects to be released tomorrow."

“Routine observation” is a good idea, and I bet Rep. Lewis is just running too hard and fast in these wicked summer temps!!

Rest up good sir, we’ll see you tomorrow!

[calimary]

14. Hope so. We still need him rather badly.

He’s one of those rare souls who transcends. Makes you want to stand when he enters the room.

Hope he’s back on his feet SOON!

[hlthe2b]

18. Indeed we do. Recover quickly, Mr. Lewis

[Zoonart]

8. Get well..

John Lewis...an authentic American hero.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

19. A national treasure to be sure.

[spanone]

9. .....

[tblue37]

10. I hope he gets well soon. He is one of our true heroes. nt

[George II]

11. Hope it's nothing serious, but at 78 and what he's gone through he should be cautious.

[peggysue2]

12. Well, that's not good

Blessings for the man's swift recovery!

[RockRaven]

13. Damn I hope he's going to be all right. If something happens to him before the end of Trump's term

and I have to watch the m*therf*cking sitting President dance on his grave I'm going to f*cking vomit.

[mountain grammy]

15. All the best, Congressman. Get well soon.

[a kennedy]

16. GET WELL SOON.......

[icymist]

17. Get well soon Sir.

[Hoyt]

20. Hope Atlanta news is right -- He will stay overnight for observation, expects to be

released tomorrow, resting comfortably.

[Javaman]

21. Probably fainted

Happens to me all the time. It's sucks. And it's quite common. At least one person on every flight has a fainting episode of some kind. Also could be a attitude sickness. I get that as well. Lucky me. That really sucks, but when the plane drops down to below 10k usually you start recovering right away.

[EffieBlack]

22. Please get well soon, Congressman

We need our beloved hero in fighting shape.

[Turbineguy]

23. All the Best to You Sir!

[Iliyah]

24. Get well soon!

[Stinky The Clown]

25. Heal Quickly, Mr. Lewis. Your work is still unfinished.

[oasis]

26. Pull on through like the fighter you are.

[radical noodle]

27. Get well soon, Congressman

We need your voice and your strength.

[lunamagica]

28. Get well soon, Rep Lewis!

[Gothmog]

29. Congressman John Lewis is a national treasure

Link to tweet

[Power 2 the People]

30. God bless you John Lewis

You are a light of hope and inspiration.

[sprinkleeninow]

31. +Be healed by the Hand of the Divine Physician.+ 💙

[Cha]

32. We LOve YOu, John Lewis!!

Good Healing Vibes from Hawaii!

[KT2000]

33. Rest and get well

please.

[skylucy]

34. I love Rep. Lewis. I hope he recovers quickly.

[smirkymonkey]

35. Get well soon Rep. Lewis.

We love you and we need you back here with us. Best of luck!

[sweetroxie]

37. Get well, Sir. We really need you.

nt

[GreenEyedLefty]

38. He was here in MI campaigning.

My friend posted a pic with him. He looked tired. Probably coming down with a stomach bug. It happens... meeting a lot of people, eating picnic food, etc. Hoping he recovers quickly.

[mcar]

39. Get well soon, Rep. Lewis

Your country still needs you.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

40. 🙏🏾🤟💙. nt

[bluestarone]

41. Get well soon!!

WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hortensis]

42. Fox Atlanta 1 hour ago, Lewis "resting comfortably."

The reason was undisclosed except that he would remain overnight for "routine observation." Sounds like in the ER his labs and/or symptoms suggested caution because of his age and he was admitted for monitoring.

[Honeycombe8]

43. Oh, no. I hope it's just a bug and he'll get better. nt

[workinclasszero]

44. I'm praying for your recovery good sir

Please get well soon brother John.

[malaise]

45. Get well John Lewis

I often wonder how he copes without his wife of so many years