Was very strong, he was upbeat and he was in good spirits. Reporter barry had just been released from Howard University hospital saturday evening after a twoday stay. He went and visited his son and stopped for a bite to eat. As he made his way from the car to his home barry collapsed. At 12 15 he was taken by ambulance to the United Medical center where he later died. Friends and supporters gathered at the hospital overnight and prayed while barry has been struggling with his health in recent years, the news still caught many off guard. It seemed so unreal because he always bounced back. Always depend on barry. He would go through ups and downs and health issues, he would always bounce back. A shock to all of us, a legend has truly left us. And a lot of friends and family members and supporters gathered overnight here at the hospital. Well hear more from some of them in the next hour. Obviously all of this is very new. There is no word at this point on funeral arrangements. Megan mcgr
Passed away overnight. Good morning, megan. Good morning. Marion barry has been struggling with his health for a while now. Hes been in and out of the hospital. He was just released from Howard University hospital saturday evening. Those who spoke to him last night say he seemed good, that his spirits were good. There were no red flags, that his death was imminent. A little after midnight, marion barry collapsed in front of his home and pronounced dead about an hour and a half later. Its shocking because i spoke with mr. Barry on the phone eight or nine hours ago. He said im feeling fantabulous. Friends and family gathered at the United Medical center in southeast overnight. Marion barrys wife, cora wiped away tears at the pre Dawn Press Conference where the official announcement was made. This morning at 12 15 councilman marion barry was brought here to United Medical center, and we are certainly sad to report and announce the passing of the honorable marion s. Barry. Reporter barry h