Former Clemson and NFL defensive lineman William The Refrigerator Perry remains
in serious condition an Aiken hois listed in serious condition in an Aiken-area
hospital after suffering from symptoms from a chronic illness.
Aiken Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Melissa Summer said
Wednesday that Perry is in serious condition. The 46-year-old Perry
has been hospitalized to deal with complications from
Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a chronic inflammation
disorder of the peripheral nerves.
Perry's nephew, Purnell Perry, said Tuesday that his uncle was
admitted more than a week ago but was expected to recover. A man
who answered the phone Wednesday at Purnell Perry's home in Aiken
said he couldn't comment on the football player's hospitalization.
The 300-pound plus defensive tackle played for the Bears' 1985
Super Bowl team, and helped lead Clemson to the 1981 national
championship.
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