Former President Bill Clinton shared an encouraging update on his recovery Wednesday after spending nearly a week in a California hospital being treated for sepsis.
In a video posted to his official Twitter account, the visibly frail 75-year-old expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of public support and praised the medical team at UC Irvine Medical Center. “Hi everyone, I was so touched by the outpouring of support I received during my stay in the hospital. Thanks so much,” Clinton said. He specifically thanked the doctors and nurses for their “absolutely wonderful care” over the previous seven days.
Clinton, who was visiting friends in Orange County when he felt fatigued, was admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit on a Tuesday evening for a urological infection (a urinary tract infection) that had spread to his bloodstream, causing sepsis. An aide emphasized that the former president never entered septic shock, the most dangerous stage of the condition. He received intravenous antibiotics and close monitoring.
“I, for one, am going to do my best to be around, to keep doing the most good I can, for a lot longer,” Clinton declared in the video, drawing attention with his determined yet frail appearance. He added that he was “really glad to be back home,” enjoying the beautiful fall weather in New York while continuing his course of antibiotics.
Dr. Alpesh Amin, chair of the Department of Medicine at UC Irvine, confirmed in a statement that Clinton’s fever and white blood cell count had normalized. “He will return home to New York to finish his course of antibiotics,” the doctor said. Clinton appeared in good spirits throughout his stay, according to spokespeople.
In closing, the former president offered thoughtful advice to viewers: “I want to remind everyone out there: Take the time to listen to your bodies and care for yourselves. We all have work to do and each of us has an important role to play in life and in the immediate future.”
The incident, which was unrelated to COVID-19, highlighted the vulnerabilities even prominent figures face with infections as they age. Clinton’s message of resilience and self-care resonated widely, reminding supporters of his ongoing commitment to public service through the Clinton Foundation and global initiatives. Friends and family, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, expressed relief at his steady recovery.
