Article by Social Share St John’s – Former prime minister Sir Lester Bird is recovering at hospital after having his lower leg amputated on Tuesday, the state-owned ABS Radio and Television has reported. It said that Sir Lester, a National Hero, had the surgery following the recommendation of his doctor after he had been hospitalised earlier this month with a toe infection. “His family says he was in good spirits going into surgery and are praying for a swift recovery. His family appreciates the outpouring of support and best wishes for Sir Lester,” ABS said on its website. It did not state which leg had been amputated.