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Ballesteros discharged from hospital in Madrid

Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Golfing legend Seve Ballesteros has been discharged from hospital after undergoing four operations on a brain tumour.

The 51-year-old has been in La Paz hospital since collapsing in October.

He underwent the most recent of the four operations last week, but was allowed home yesterday afternoon.

He later issued a statement paying tribute to the medical staff.

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it's great news seve been allowed home, he is a true legend and one of the real nice guys of sport. Hope he makes a full recovery soon

Posted by JEFFERS | 10.12.08, 16:06 GMT

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I am so glad he is home, I hope he is comfortable and will spend a peaceful Christmas.

With love

Posted by barbara | 10.12.08, 09:47 GMT

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