Charles Krauthammer says he’s out of ICU and still recovering in a heartfelt letter to fans

[Update: Charles Krauthammer dies at 68 due to cancer.]

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Good news for fans! Charles Krauthammer himself revealed that he’s still recovering after major surgery. Longtime friend Bret Baier posted the heartfelt letter from Krauthammer on Twitter today.

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Krauthammer has been away from social media since August this year and this is the first time he has reached out to his fans after his surgery.

“Thanks to all of your cards, letters and good wishes. I am still recovering from major surgery 12 weeks ago,” says the note. The famed columnist revealed that he is now out of the ICU and is presently in an advanced rehab facility. 

Charles Krauthammer before his accident

And it looks like it will be several more weeks until we see him up and running as he hinted at the “longer road than anticipated.” 

He ended the note with, “In the immortal words of Arnold Schwarzenegger, I’ll be back.”

Baier has been timely updating people on Twitter about Charles’ surgery. On November 13, he had tweeted, “…Slow steady progress & he’s itching to get back. but it’ll likely be several more weeks.”