Lottery winner's sweet wish ...

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LONDON (Reuters) - Retired hospital porter Steve Smith, who is suffering from a potentially fatal heart defect, won almost 19 million pounds ($38 million) on Britain's National Lottery -- but said he would give it all up if he could spend a few more years living with his wife Ida.

"I have a one in 10 chance of living. It's like a ticking time bomb," said the 58-year-old Smith, enjoying a bittersweet glass of celebratory champagne with his wife Ida.

Smith, who has an aortic aneurysm, told reporters when collecting his check: "It's Ida I worry for, it's leaving her behind. I would give all that back if I am allowed to still be with her because there are no shops in the cemetery are there?"

Smith landed the giant prize with an extra stroke of luck -- the couple stopped off on the way home from a family visit to buy some lucky dip tickets and it was one of those which hit the jackpot.

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[MGS4-SS]

Give the money to me, I'll make sure that Ida will be right next to you for 10 years... buahahaha.

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

good for him. very deserving.

on a cynical note, im surprised the source for this story wasnt Fox News :p

[Rappy Veteran]

I heard about this and thought its a shame that he has all that money but can't get a proper treatment.

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^ Would be great if they could grow him a cloned heart. :yes:

[zivan56]

I heard about this and thought its a shame that he has all that money but can't get a proper treatment.

Although he should be treated; money shouldn't be involved in it. What right does someone with money have that someone else doesn't?

[ANova]

Can't he get a heart transplant? Assuming they find one in time.

[Tech Star]

That sucks, I am glad he won though. What a nice guy. :)