According to reports, Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun is in a deep coma, and his neurosurgeon says that his chances of making a "meaningful recovery" are now unlikely. As previously reported, Ertegun, who is 83, was treated for a brain injury back in October, after he fell whilst attending a Rolling Stones concert, and the initial prognosis was optimistic. Now, however, his doctor, Howard Riina, is quoted as saying "He's in a deep coma and in a critical condition."
Asked when a decision would be made regarding the question of whether or not to continue providing life support, Riina said: "It's not clear at this point. He remains critically ill. He's still very sick."