Paul Johnson右脚切断

友人の銃の誤射で脊髄を損傷したために下半身の自由がきかなくなって、それでも車椅子DJとして活躍していたポール・ジョンソンが、地元シカゴで入院し、右脚を切断する大手術を行ったという知らせ。

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*** OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE *** -- Paul Johnson hospitalized

On Thursday, 09 October 2003, legendary House music producer and deejay PAUL
JOHNSON was hospitalized in Chicago suffering from massive pain in his lower
extremities. PAUL JOHNSON remains hospitalized and will undergo major surgery
today, 16 October 2003, to amputate his right leg.

PAUL JOHNSON has asked us to notify the public of his condition, and he
requests your prayers and thoughts during this time of struggle in his
personal life. PAUL JOHNSON wishes to assure everyone that with your love,
prayers, and support that once recuperated he plans to take us all on a wild
ride as only he can. Until further notice, all scheduled appearances and
tours are cancelled.

PAUL JOHNSON and his family have asked the media and fans to respect his
privacy in this stressful time. All media inquiries should be directed to
Dust Traxx at PAUL JOHNSON’s request. Anyone wishing to send him their
greetings may do so by writing to him in care of Dust Traxx at the address
listed above.