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89-year-old man in hospice gets wish to attend one more Kentucky Derby

89-year-old man in hospice gets wish to attend one more Kentucky Derby

Summary

An 89-year-old man named Bob Weihe, who is in hospice care, wished to attend the Kentucky Derby one more time. This visit would mark his 80th consecutive Kentucky Derby, making it a historic milestone.

Key Facts

  • Bob Weihe is 89 years old and currently in hospice care.
  • He is a long-time fan of the Kentucky Derby horse race.
  • He has attended 79 Kentucky Derbies in a row before this year.
  • His wish was to attend the Kentucky Derby once more.
  • Attending this race would be his 80th consecutive Derby.
  • This event is considered historic because of his long streak.
  • The story was reported by David Begnaud for CBS News.
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