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Retired Congressman John Dingell

Retired Congressman John Dingell, 91, is at George Washington Hospital in D.C.  following a fall Monday.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell posts about her husband Tuesday on Facebook:

So just sharing the latest John Dingell news. He is fine.....charming the pants off anyone that will listen with his stories. But he is stubborn and independent and listens to no one.....and that is why he is so strong .....but occasionally he does stupid things.

Like last night, talking and not paying attention and fell. No fracture....wounded pride....a pain in the xxx. He has been admitted to GW because he is having difficulty putting weight on his left leg....they think it is strained quadriceps .....which makes it hard to put weight on the leg.

Hopefully.....it will be a short stay....I will be his drill instructor and with TLC from me over the holiday and relentless PT he will be up and around in January.

If you’re lucky enough to make it to 91 years old, pay attention to where you’re walking. Took a fall and ended up hanging out here at @GWHospital with a bum leg.

Feeling good though. Particularly glad I’m not a horse.