Rudy Giuliani, the former Mayor of New York City, has been hospitalised and is reported to be in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson. The update follows a wave of online speculation about the 81-year-old's health after he appeared unwell during a recent broadcast.

Ted Goodman, speaking on behalf of Giuliani, confirmed the development in astatement shared on Xon Sunday. 'Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same level of strength as we speak,' the statement said. No further details about the cause of his hospitalisation have been provided.

The announcement comes after Giuliani told viewers on Friday that he was feeling 'under the weather' during his programmeAmerica's Mayor Live. He was seen coughing during the broadcast and noted that his voice was affected. Rumours circulating on social media suggesting he had died have not been substantiated, with official statements confirming he is alive and receiving treatment.

Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same level of strength as we speak.We do ask that you…

Giuliani's hospitalisation appears to have followed several days of visible health concerns. During his livestreamed programme, he acknowledged difficulty speaking and appeared fatigued, prompting concern among viewers.

According toCNN, the former mayor had maintained a regular broadcast schedule in recent months, although he had missed several episodes in April before returning to a full weekday schedule in March. No official diagnosis has been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether his condition is linked to a specific illness.

The news has prompted responses from political figures in the United States.US President Donald Trumpdescribed Giuliani as a 'true warrior' in a post on Truth Social, while also criticising political opponents in the same statement.

Mayor@RudyGiulianidevoted his life to this city, from his days as a federal prosecutor to leading New York through 9/11. He was there when we needed him most.I’m praying for Rudy and his family and hoping for a full recovery.We shared a cigar in Florida not too long ago.…https://t.co/JNGJUT1LoN

President Trump posts on TruthSocial: Our fabulous Rudy Giuliani, a True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR, has been hospitalized, and is in critical condition.What a tragedy that he was treated so badly by the Radical Left Lunatics, Democrats…pic.twitter.com/YovNfO5MKW

Former New York City mayor Eric Adamsalso shared a message on X, highlighting Giuliani's long association with the city. 'Mayor Rudy Giuliani devoted his life to this city, from his days as a federal prosecutor to leading New York through 9/11. He was there when we needed him most,' Adams wrote.

Source: International Business Times UK