NAB's Gordon Smith Continues On The Mend

Gordon Smith

NAB President/CEO Gordon Smith was initially believe to have suffered a stroke Tuesday. 

An update reveals he did not have a but underwent a procedure for remove a blood clot before actually causing a stroke.

Last evening Smith wrote a letter to his “friends,” in which he expressed his gratefulness for the “outpouring of support” from all.

It was also reported that Smith, Smith was responding well to treatment, was stable and alert, and was resting comfortably.

Smith's open letter follows:

To my friends,

I am so grateful for the outpouring of support from all of you. Your prayers and kind words have meant the world to me and my family. I am delighted to tell you that after a very extensive MRI last night it was discovered that I did have a blood clot, but thanks to the quick medical intervention I received, an actual stroke was averted. As a result, my prognosis is extremely positive and there is no permanent damage. I am so grateful to Sharon for immediately jumping into action and getting me the medical attention needed in order to have this outcome, for Sue Keenom and Karen Wright for all of their help getting information to my medical team, and to the doctors and nurses who took such great care of me.

I am indeed a man blessed for all the prayers that were said on my behalf and for the love that I have felt. Even though I am not often on social media I have been forwarded the many Tweets and postings that have sent well wishes my way and to say I am humbled is an understatement. I look forward to seeing you all soon – if only on Zoom.

Gratefully,

Gordon