Convicted cop-killer Mumia Abu-Jamal 'gravely ill' and worsening, supporters say

Brett T. | 11:46 PM on April 24, 2015

Supporters of convicted cop-killer Mumia Abu-Jamal are putting out the word Friday night that he is “gravely ill” and in need of intervention. Some are accusing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of letting him die in prison by denying him the proper health care and urging supporters to call the governor and prison officials.

URGENT! URGENT! URGENT!

Condition Critical: Friday Report From Prison Mumia Gravely Ill#MumiaMustLive pic.twitter.com/U2BYWQyP0N

— Mumia Abu-Jamal (@MumiaAbuJamal) April 25, 2015

PLEASE RT. Mumia Abu-Jamal is worsening. Help raise the demand that his doctor been allowed access to treat him! https://t.co/1ZUVKu3lQ6

— ashley yates (@brownblaze) April 25, 2015

Mumia's wife visited him today and his condition has quite worsened. Plz continue calling following #'s:

— Bring Mumia Home (@BringMumiaHome) April 25, 2015

Friday happens to be Abu-Jamal’s 61st birthday as well.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUMIA!

Thank you for all you contributed. We fight with you for many more years of your voice and spirit.

We love you!

— Mumia Abu-Jamal (@MumiaAbuJamal) April 24, 2015

Happy 61st Birthday Mumia. We have not forgotten you or the injustice the system has dealt you and many others. ?? pic.twitter.com/Yt8VQ9Uxng

— Jay C. (@Jay_Cee801) April 24, 2015

On Mumia's 61st birthday lets do all we can to make sure he's not killed due to medical neglect #FreeMumia pic.twitter.com/O5Z65ZW5tg

— Jasiri X (@jasiri_x) April 24, 2015