I will pray for his recovery too. Its so nice to hear of someone so well respected by his peers. I too know of individuals that would definitely fit into that category and it saddens me to hear that he is in trouble now. I don't know the man, never met him, but I already know he is a good man and deserves better.
My thoughts and best wishes go out to him and his family. Believe me, sometimes things can work out even in the darkest moments.