This is Simon, Mark's brother. Mary has asked me to post a quick update. The doctors' prognosis as of Thursday is that Mark may now only have days, rather than weeks, to live. He is increasingly frail. Though he still has moments of remarkable lucidity with dark humour flowing, he is asleep for much of the time and sometimes a little confused when awake. His immediate family are now gathered in York and Mary is with him most of the time in the hospice. Although he has been hugely appreciative of visits, calls and texts, visits from outwith the immediate family are no longer possible and he may be unable to respond to texts or calls.
Further news will be posted in due course. Thanks for your support
Simon Halliday
