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Uploaded by on Jul 13, 2010

It is a decision no parent ever wants to make. But as the Rudd family watched their 43-year-old son lying paralysed and comatose on a life support machine, they came to a terrible conclusion.

Recalling a conversation where Richard told them he wouldn't want to be trapped in a useless body, his relatives agreed it was time to let him go.

Yet even as the Rudd family mentally prepared to say goodbye, his doctor made a startling discovery. Despite his devastating spinal injuries, Richard Rudd was still able to blink his eyes in response to simple questions. And when asked if he wanted to stay alive, the father of two's answer was a categoric Yes.


For more information or to watch the full documentary, visit the BBC website at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00t3szs

Source taken from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1294373/The-incredible-story-paralyse...

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  • People like the Professor in this video should be paid more than footballers, football coaches and managers! As for being in a "locked-in" state, I cannot think of anything worse than being thought of as brain-dead and in fact able to feel and hear everything. Living hell. Good luck to you Richard, you derve it!

  • great that he made it!

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  • This video made me change my mind. i don't wanna to close my eyes!!!

  • @makler44 yer I totally agree with you, doctors save lifes footballers just kick a ball around!!!!!!!!!

  • @bethanyrudd Is it actually? sorry, skeptical, its the internet. blahblahblah.

    Professor Menon is my dad :), we pass on his best wishes, and ours and he's glad that he could help your dad :)

  • @taniaarthur thankyou so much xx

  • this is literally my dad on here, & he is now is wusta (dont know how to spell it) and communicating with smiles & shaking of the head. this makes me cry everytime :/

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