Tutu in ‘good spirits’ after undergoing op‚ wife says

07 September 2016 - 19:14 By Deneesha Pillay

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu's surgery on Wednesday afternoon "was successful and he was in good spirits"‚ a statement released on behalf of the Tutu family quoted his wife Leah as saying. The Archbishop underwent the procedure to address the cause of recurring infections he has battled since mid-2015. He admitted himself to hospital two weeks ago for treatment to control the infection."Mrs Tutu said the family was very grateful for the messages of love and support received‚ and for the Archbishop's superb medical team‚" the statement read...

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