News: Fans plan vigil for Michael Schumacher as he spends 45th birthday in coma

Ferrari clubs from France and Italy are gathering outside Michael Schumacher's hospital in the city of Grenoble to mark the injured F1 legend's 45th birthday today.
His family described him as a fighter who "will not give up", as he turned 45 today, Friday Jan.3 while lying comatose in a French hospital.
"Following Michael's skiing accident, we would like to thank the people from all around the world who have expressed their sympathy and sent their best wishes for his recovery," the Schumacher family said in a statement posted on the German racing great's website.
We all know he is a fighter and will not give up" they added, in the message coinciding with his birthday.
Doctors and family members had been tight-lipped Thursday about the condition of the retired formula one One champion, who has been hospitalised since Sunday, when he slammed his head against a rock while skiing in the French Alps.
The Ferrari F1 team, where Schumacher spent many years, announced it would on Friday hold a "silent gathering" in front of the Grenoble hospital where he is being treated to mark the birthday of their ex-driver, who is being kept in an induced coma. Schumacher has had two operations to remove bleeding and pressure on his brain.
Prosecutors have opened a probe into the accident, as is common practice in France in such cases, and are exploring the theory that Schumacher was skiing at great speed when he fell.

#Happy Birthday Schumacher & I pray you race through this & win, as usual!