'Refrigerator' Perry upgraded to fair condition in SC hospital

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In this May 22, 2006 file photo, former Chicago Bears football player William "Refrigerator" Perry is seen at the United Way Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Davenport Country Club in Davenport, Iowa. On Tuesday, April 21, 2009, a spokeswoman said Perry is in serious condition at a South Carolina hospital. The Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune report the 46-year-old Perry was hospitalized more than a week ago to deal with complications from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a chronic inflammation disorder of the peripheral nerves. Aiken Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Melissa Summer declined to give additional details Tuesday. (AP Photo/Quad-City Times, Larry Fisher, File)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Apr 27, 2009 at 11:35 AM EST

Story Updated: Apr 27, 2009 at 11:35 AM EST

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman William "The Refrigerator" Perry has been upgraded to fair condition in a South Carolina hospital.

The 46-year-old Perry has been hospitalized for two weeks to deal with complications from Guillain-Barre (gee-LAN' bah-RAY') Syndrome, a chronic inflammation disorder of the peripheral nerves. He had previously been listed in serious condition.

Perry's relatives have said he was expected to recover.

Aiken Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Melissa Summer said Monday she could offer no additional details about Perry's hospital stay.

The 300-pound-plus defensive tackle played for the Bears' 1985 Super Bowl team and helped lead Clemson to the 1981 national championship.

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