Dave Edmunds' wife Cici gives major health update on the 70s rocker after he was left fighting for his life following terrifying cardiac arrest

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2 days ago

Dave Edmunds' wife Cici has given a major health update on the 70s rocker after he was left fighting for his life following terrifying cardiac arrest last week.
The performer, 81, known for his 1970 Christmas No.1 I Hear You Knocking, was in intensive care following the medical emergency which has left him with brain damage.
In an emotional Facebook post last Tuesday, Dave's heartbroken wife Cici shared the shocking news and described the horrific moment her husband momentarily 'died in my arms', before being revived by medics.
Cici went on to say that by a 'miracle', Dave was brought back to life, stating that he'd been intubated by doctors but was still critically ill in hospital.
But this Tuesday she gave a more positive update saying he was now 'breathing on his own' and had even 'cracked a few jokes' from his hospital bed.
She penned: 'I have an update! Some great news to share with all you kindhearted people on here who have left so many lovely posts of support and encouragement and prayers.
Dave Edmunds' wife Cici has given a major health update on the 70s rocker after he was left fighting for his life following terrifying cardiac arrest last week (the couple pictured in 1992)
'It's made this horrific heartbreaking journey easier knowing there are such great human beings on here. Dave Edmunds my beloved husband is making a good recovery it seems positive.
'He's breathing on his own now. He remembers me. Go figure. Ha. Ha.. He's even cracked a few jokes etc. And it appears he has a knack for trying to recall and remember things!
'I can't begin to tell you how relieved I feel. He still has a long road to recovery. We still have a long road to recovery. But there is hope now.'
She added later on in her post: 'Today I'm having a meeting with the main physician and surgeon. To determine what's needed? Surgery and other dental and procedures?
'It's a long long journey ahead for us both. But I have faith and you lovely people on here is making a very difficult horrific excuse easier. Thank you again everyone .. I will keep you all updated.'
Last Tuesday as she went into detail about the incident at their home in Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Cici told how she tried to 'keep him alive' by clearing his airways of fluids.
She then explained that a nurse began 'heavy CPR' and after a while declared Dave had died, with Cici telling how she 'refused' to give up on her husband.
In an emotional Facebook post on Tuesday, Dave's heartbroken wife Cici shared the shocking news, as well as details about his terrifying health scare
She added that he 'very clearly' had brain damage and memory loss, and was at 'high risk' of having another cardiac arrest.
On how the experience affected her, she said: 'I'm still in shock and I believe I have PTSD from the horrific experience.
'My brilliant talented funny and special Dave could really use as many peoples prayers and good wishes so to speak.'
Concluding her detailed post, she added: 'Thank you all for your support and well wishes. It means the world to me. Dave will have a very long journey ahead of him if he survives. We both have.
'But knowing that there are kind hearted people such as you all. Makes this tremendously difficult journey a little easier. Bless you all. Sending you all much love and light and always.'
Cici's post was met with a plethora of supportive messages from followers sending their love and prayers for Dave.
Cardiff-born musician Dave had many hits in the 1970s and early 80s with tracks including Slipping Away, The Promised Land and Girls Talk.
Throughout his music career, Dave was part of a number of bands, his most significant being Love Sculpture, who released their debut single in 1968.
Their most successful song was a high-speed cover of Sabre Dance, which peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and even got the attention of DJ John Peel who played it twice on one of his shows.
After going solo, Dave went on to have a Christmas number 1 UK single with his cover of Smiley Lewis' I Hear You Knocking, which sold three million copies and even reached No. 4 in the US.
Meanwhile, Dave married Swedish wife Cecilia (Cici) back in 1983, and they live in Monmouth, Wales.