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Veteran US Senator ends weeks of health speculation with new image
Mitch McConnell has ended weeks of silence about his health, issuing a statement on Sunday afternoon following more than three weeks in hospital.
The 84-year-old former Senate majority leader was rushed to medics after suffering a fall last month - sparking speculation that he was severely ill or even "brain dead".
But last night, Mr McConnell released a new photograph from a hospital bed alongside his wife, Elaine Chao.
The 84-year-old ruled out several serious conditions, stating he had not suffered broken bones, a concussion, heart attack, stroke, tumours or haemorrhages.
However, he confirmed he was briefly knocked unconscious and has been battling a mild case of pneumonia during his hospital stay.