DALLAS – The man who was being treated for Ebola in Dallas passed away on Wednesday.
Officials from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital said Thomas Eric Duncan died at 7:51 a.m.
“It is with profound sadness and heartfelt disappointment that we must inform you of the death of Thomas Eric Duncan this morning at 7:51 am. Mr. Duncan succumbed to an insidious disease, Ebola. He fought courageously in this battle. Our professionals, the doctors and nurses in the unit, as well as the entire Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas community, are also grieving his passing. We have offered the family our support and condolences at this difficult time,” the hospital said in a statement.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins offered up prayers for Duncan’s family.
“My thoughts are with the family and friends of Thomas Eric Duncan at this time, especially his fiancée Louise, their son Karsiah and all those who loved him,” he said.