Casey Enters Hospital for ‘Re-evaluation’
William J. Casey, the former CIA director who resigned in February after undergoing surgery for the removal of a brain tumor, has been readmitted to Georgetown University Hospital, a spokeswoman said Friday.
Casey was readmitted last week for “re-evaluation” and was listed in stable condition Friday, hospital spokeswoman Robin Payes said.
CBS News reported Friday that Casey had difficulty swallowing and had been readmitted for further surgery. Payes said she could not confirm that report.
Casey, 73, a close friend of President Reagan, underwent surgery on Dec. 18 for removal of a brain tumor that proved to be malignant. The former CIA director resigned on Feb. 2.
Reagan nominated Robert M. Gates, Casey’s deputy, to be the next CIA director, but withdrew the nomination in the face of a bruising Senate confirmation fight.
The President later nominated FBI Director William H. Webster to succeed Casey.
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