The Unsung Hero of the Cultural Revolution

Mao publicly chastised Jiangqing and told her in so many words, do not challenge his decision. Mao said it was okay to examine the premiere, but no treatment. The doctors secretly treated Joe and Lai anyway. But the fact was there wasn't much they could do to save him. For the remainder of his days, Joe's life was one of constant blood loss followed by blood transfusions.