You can read the story here
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/cuba_castro_dc
Personally I thought the man had passed away already and it was being covered up. I don't know why but I thought Castro would try and lead until the day he died, he wouldn't be the first to rule from their death bed. Anyway, while I would like to think this spells good news for Cuba it appears Fidel will still play an influential part in running the country so I have my doubts about things improving for Cuba anytime soon.