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Henry McCullough Brain Damage: Ex-Wings Guitarist in Bad Condition After Heart Attack

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A bandmate and friend of former Wings guitarist Henry McCullough says he suffered brain damage following his heart attack last November.

According to an interview with Something Else, Denny Seiwell, a former Wings drummer who played with McCullough in the Paul McCartney-led group, says it's doubtful McCullough will make a complete recovery.

"Unfortunately, we just got some bad news on Henry's condition," Seiwell told the outlet. "By the time the ambulance got there, because the lack of oxygen from that period of the heart attack through first treatment, he's suffered some significant brain damage."

Seiwell said while McCullough's friends and family, including his long-time partner Josie, still hold out hope, it's doubtful his condition will improve. "Josie is very hopeful, but some of the doctors -- according to friends -- don't think that he's going to have much of a recovery. He's going to need constant care the rest of his life."

McCullough joined Wings in 1971 after a stint in the psychedelic rock band the People. McCullough's playing was heard on "My Love," but he left Wings in 1973 before recording for Band on the Run began. He continued to work as a session musician while maintaining a solo career up to his heart attack and had played with a wide range of musicians from Joe Cocker and Spooky Tooth to Juice Newton.

There's been no update on McCullough's official site regarding his condition, nor has McCartney made any comment on the latest news.

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boucheraljoe

so sad poor fellow

Sunday at 11:53 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Karine

Pryers his way .....

Sunday at 8:11 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ferrealu

A good friend of mine who recently passed had stated, 'Guitar players never die, they get blown away -- little at a time.'

Sunday at 7:40 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bobster1129

all these old heavy stoner rockers are dropping like flies.....

Sunday at 4:42 AM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
soultosoul01

I wonder if McCartney and his "My love" song and basic philosophy, will extend outwards to the Mcullough's $$$ in their time of need. After all, he is a philanthropist isn't he, with his Hurricane Sandy concert appearance free-bee? But, this time the camera's wouldn't be rolling...

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boyd944s

The guy walked out on Paul just as Wings was leaving the country to record Band On The Run. Why should McCartney feel charitable towards a deserter?

Sunday at 8:58 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
kenball9

Pray that god will watch over him

Saturday at 9:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jslrsj

thats what happens when you fool with coke.

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jimbaub

What wings fans??

Saturday at 6:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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icastfuturestars

I a ma wings fan..so stuff it,.

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uk112448

Good come back. I am also a wings fan

Sunday at 10:17 AM Report abuse rate up rate down
wispy204

We just had to let my dad go. He had a massive heart attack and then a massive stroke 1 month later. The whole left side of his brain was gone. There is no chance of recovery from something like this. I hope that he has spoken about his wishes to someone. My dad would have been hooked up to machines until he passed away. He was 185 pounds when he went into the hospital and 143 when he passed. This is no way to live. It was an agonizing decision for us to let him go. I hope that they can find some peace if this is the avenue they must take. There is nothing more heartbreaking to see someone you love drift away. :-( Many prayers and warm hugs to his family.

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uk112448

I had a similar situation with my dad. It is a tough decision to make for sure.

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mattie2310

very sad.

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