Former NSW Premier Bob Carr’s wife Helena suffers brain aneurysm with doctors declaring her ‘officially dead’
- Helena Carr suffered a brain aneurysm on Thursday
- Mr Carr was told she will not survive
Bob Carr’s wife Helena has suffered a brain aneurysm and has been declared ‘officially dead’ by doctors.
The former NSW premier announced on Saturday that his 50-year-old wife had lost consciousness after falling into his arms on Thursday evening.
“Her heart continues to beat but her brain has been bled by a huge amount of blood,” Mr Carr said.
‘She was the light of my life, the little friend who was always there. No one ever smiled more, or with more spirit.
‘It is inconceivable that I could have won office for my party and held the Premier League for over a decade without the steadfastness of her camaraderie, her sense of fun and her bright eyes.’
Bob Carr’s wife Helena (pictured in 2021) has suffered a brain aneurysm and has been declared ‘officially dead’ by doctors
Mr Carr said his wife fell into his arms in the bathroom of a hotel in Vienna when she lost consciousness.
“Her eyes closed for the last time as I begged her not to leave me,” he said.
‘The light has disappeared from my life. I know many have faced this challenge: the loss of a life partner, the journey no one wishes for.
“One of the reasons for trying is because I feel like she’s telling me to keep going, for her.”
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