Monarch Reveals He Has Suffered Stroke
- Share via
From Times Wire Reports
King Norodom Sihanouk, a fixture in Cambodian politics for more than 50 years, has revealed that he suffered a minor stroke and that his health is failing. The 78-year-old monarch’s halting comments were broadcast on state TV on Wednesday night. “Mine was a minor stroke, and occasionally I feel a numbness in some parts of my body,” he said. Sihanouk, who reigns but wields little political influence, has long suffered from colon cancer and other illnesses.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
