Salman Rushdie Reveals Horrific Injuries from Knife Attack
Author Loses Sight in One Eye, Incapacitates One Hand
Statement Details Aftermath of Near-Fatal Event
Renowned author Salman Rushdie has provided an update on his health following the knife attack that nearly took his life. In a statement released by his agent, Andrew Wylie, it was revealed that Rushdie has lost sight in one eye and that one of his hands is incapacitated.
"He has sustained serious wounds which will take a long time to heal," Wylie said in the statement. "His nerves in his arm were severed, and his liver was stabbed and damaged." Rushdie is currently in a hospital in New York, where he is receiving treatment for his injuries.
The attack occurred on August 12, 2022, while Rushdie was giving a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York. The attacker, 24-year-old Hadi Matar, rushed onto the stage and stabbed Rushdie multiple times.
Rushdie is the author of several acclaimed novels, including "Midnight's Children," "Shame," and "The Satanic Verses." He has been a vocal critic of extremism and violence, and his work has been banned in many countries.
The news of Rushdie's injuries has sent shockwaves throughout the literary world and beyond. Many have condemned the attack as an act of violence against free speech and a reminder of the dangers faced by writers who challenge the status quo.
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