Columnist Robert Novak Retiring Due To Dire Health

Prognosis Dire, political columnist Robert Novak Retires

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Robert Novak has stated that his condition is dire and he is permanently retiring from jounalism.

It said Novak described his prognosis as "dire."

"The details are being worked out with the doctors this week, but the tentative plan is for radiation and chemotherapy," the newspaper quoted Novak.

Last month, Novak, 77, was cited for hitting a pedestrian with his car on a Washington street. It was shortly after the accident that he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

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