Posted on 10/22/2024 8:31:38 AM PDT by algore
Pop heartthrob Eugene Hunt died on the operating table after doctors battled in vain for hours to keep him alive during what were meant to be exploratory heart tests, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal.
The singer, went into hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, in a bid to diagnose cardiac problems that surfaced shortly before his shock death.
These came to light after he fainted and hit his head while working in the library of his Mormon church – and anxious wife of 35-years Michelle took him to the ER.
Doctors suggested flame-haired Hunt, 57, have heart tests but delayed them for a few days because of the trauma to his head
‘He collapsed at church probably due to lack of oxygen and was passed out for a while,’ bassist Haini Wolfgramm, told DailyMail.com. ‘He hit his head so hard Michelle took him to the hospital.
‘He had a lot of swelling. Doctors waited a day to run some tests and bloodwork. These revealed there were things that needed thorough investigation with his heart, but they could not put him through that immediately because they wanted him to recover from his fall.
‘So he went in days later and during that surgery, he didn’t make it. As a family we were and remain stunned. He was far too young to die.’
‘They tried for several hours to keep him alive and they did everything possible. But it got to the point of no return and the doctor said that it’s useless.’
Hunt, born in Western Samoa, was one of eight members of the Tongan-American family group The Jets who had worldwide success from 1985 to 1990. They had five top ten hits in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, including their first, Curiosity.
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He died safely and effectively as well as suddenly.
What a pointless and stupid detail to include in the story.
Sad to hear this. The Jets were really big during the time me and Mrs. fidelis just met, and we saw them perform at the Orange County (CA) Fair in 1984 or so. Thanks for the memories, Eugene, and rest in peace.
Perhaps it was schlong COVID? /s 💉
I hope Benny is OK
Very nebulous explanation of medical procedures. Sounds like the “operation” was “cardiac catheterization”...he probably had a heart attack and fell and hit his head. Since there was a necessary delay, they couldn’t find out in time what damage his heart suffered. Sad....not really surprising for his age or “girth”(see pic)...who knows his lifetime health history anyway...
Or Joe Namath.
Death by medical mistake is usually one of the top 5 causes of death.
Covid-19 is no mistake.
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