Salman Rushdie injuries explored as agent provides update on author s condition two months after brutal stabbing attack
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Salman Rushdie’s agent, Andrew Wylie, told El País that the author lost the use of an eye and hand from a knife attack in New York in August.Salman Rushdie Lost Use of Eye and Hand in AttackSalman Rushdie’s agent, Andrew Wylie, told El País that the author lost the use of an eye and hand from a knife attack in New York in August. Writer Salman Rushdie has lost the sight in one eye and cannot use one hand because the nerves in his arm have worn out.
He received three serious stab wounds in the neck and a further 15 in the chest and upper body.
's literary agent Andrew WylieWriter Salman Rushdie has lost the sight in one eye and cannot use one hand because the nerves in his arm have worn out.He received three serious stab wounds in the neck and a further 15 in the chest and upper body. 's literary agent Andrew Wylie Wylie even said that he and once discussed the possibility of a similar attack and Wylie mentioned that the only danger that he faced all these years after the imposition of a fatwa was from a random person attacking him. Wylie said that protection against such attacks is impossible and illogical and was similar to John Lennon’s murder. Speaking further, Andrew added that the world is going through a tough phase and nationalism and fundamentalism are increasing from Italy to Europe, Latin America, and the US. He continued: “Half the country seems to think that Joe Biden stole the election from Donald Trump. And they admire this man who is not only completely incompetent and a liar and a crook, but just a farce. It’s ridiculous.”
Salman Rushdie injuries explored as agent provides update on author s condition two months after brutal stabbing attack
Salman Rushdie's agent gave an update on his condition following the stabbing incident (image via Sean Zanni/Getty Images) Salman Rushdie’s agent Andrew Wylie recently gave a health update about the author in an interview with Spain’s El Pais. He confirmed that Rushdie lost sight in one of his eyes and is unable to use one hand following the attack that took place two months ago while he was preparing for a in New York. The exact condition of the injuries remains unknown, but Wylie elaborated on the seriousness of the attack. He stated: “[His wounds] were profound, but he’s [also] lost the sight of one eye. He had three serious wounds in his neck. One hand is incapacitated because the nerves in his arm were cut. And he has about 15 more wounds in his chest and torso. So, it was a brutal attack.” He did not reveal if Rushdie was , adding that the most important thing, for now, is that he will live. Salman Rushdie Lost Use of Eye and Hand in AttackSalman Rushdie’s agent, Andrew Wylie, told El País that the author lost the use of an eye and hand from a knife attack in New York in August.Salman Rushdie Lost Use of Eye and Hand in AttackSalman Rushdie’s agent, Andrew Wylie, told El País that the author lost the use of an eye and hand from a knife attack in New York in August. Writer Salman Rushdie has lost the sight in one eye and cannot use one hand because the nerves in his arm have worn out.
He received three serious stab wounds in the neck and a further 15 in the chest and upper body.
's literary agent Andrew WylieWriter Salman Rushdie has lost the sight in one eye and cannot use one hand because the nerves in his arm have worn out.He received three serious stab wounds in the neck and a further 15 in the chest and upper body. 's literary agent Andrew Wylie Wylie even said that he and once discussed the possibility of a similar attack and Wylie mentioned that the only danger that he faced all these years after the imposition of a fatwa was from a random person attacking him. Wylie said that protection against such attacks is impossible and illogical and was similar to John Lennon’s murder. Speaking further, Andrew added that the world is going through a tough phase and nationalism and fundamentalism are increasing from Italy to Europe, Latin America, and the US. He continued: “Half the country seems to think that Joe Biden stole the election from Donald Trump. And they admire this man who is not only completely incompetent and a liar and a crook, but just a farce. It’s ridiculous.”