Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke at Hockey Game
The 53-year-old Democrat is now at Johns Hopkins and is described as awake and alert.
By Priya Singh ·
Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital following a stroke that occurred on Saturday.
Allison Herwitt, the senator's chief of staff, said Murphy began experiencing numbness in his arm while attending his son's hockey game. Staff members transported him to a local hospital where medical professionals diagnosed the stroke. He was subsequently transferred to Johns Hopkins for further monitoring.
Herwitt stated that doctors are encouraged by his progress. She noted that Murphy is awake and alert. The office expressed optimism that he will make a full recovery. Murphy is 53 years old.
Colleague Sen. Richard Blumenthal reacted to the news on Sunday. He described Murphy as a fierce fighter. Blumenthal told News 12 that he is certain he will be welcoming Murphy back to the Senate very soon. He added that he is very hopeful Murphy will return as the same fit and energetic senator he has always been.
Gov. Ned Lamont shared his support for Murphy on social media on Sunday. Other local leaders also posted messages of well-wishes for the Connecticut Democrat.
The senator's office confirmed the hospitalization in a statement released Sunday. The announcement detailed the timeline of events from Saturday's game to his current status at Johns Hopkins.
Source: News 12 Westchester
