Latest news with #hospitalization
The Sun
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Keep praying' – Ben Askren's wife shares update with ex-UFC star fighting for his life in hospital
BEN ASKREN's wife has given a fresh update on the former MMA world champion's condition following his hospitalisation. The 44-year-old was hospitalised last week after coming down with a severe case of pneumonia, which was brought on by a staph infection. 4 4 4 Askren was in a critical condition and "unresponsive" according to a heartbreaking social media post from his wife, Amy. And she's urged her loved ones and fight fans to continue praying for her husband in her latest Facebook post. She wrote: 'Feeling so incredibly thankful for our friends and community. 'It's times like this that remind you how truly blessed you are. 'I feel God moving through the love and support we have received. "I'm sorry if I haven't had the chance to respond to you, but know I've seen your messages, and each one has meant so much to me. 'Please keep praying for Ben.' The MMA community were quick to send their well-wishes to Askren after learning of his hospitalisation. 4 Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo wrote on X: "Pray for Ben Askren." Ex-middleweight king Chris Weidman said: "Prayers out to Ben Askren and his family!!" Lightweight star Terrance McKinney said: "Prayers for Ben Askren." Dillon Danis wrote: "Heard the news before it hit the media about Ben Askren. "It's a lot more serious than people think. No matter how bad our beef might've been, he's a great coach and a family man. "Praying he pulls through this." Askren announced his retirement from MMA in 2019 after just over a year in the UFC, where he won three of his fights in the promotion. He ended his combat sports retirement in April 2021 for a crossover clash with Jake Paul, who knocked him out in the first round of their Covid clash.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former UFC star Ben Askren 'unable to respond' after hospitalization for severe pneumonia
Ben Askren's wife is asking for prayers as the former MMA and wrestling legend has been hospitalized. According to his wife Amy, a sudden and severe onset of pneumonia has rendered her husband "unable to respond to anything" at this time, and she asked for "prayers for healing and for peace" as well as respect for her children. No other details have been revealed at this time. "You may have heard that my husband Ben is going through something," Amy Askren wrote on her personal Facebook page. He developed severe pneumonia, which came on very suddenly. He's currently in the hospital and unable to respond to anything at this time. We welcome all prayers for healing and for peace. We are trying to keep life as normal as possible for our children currently and doing our best to support them thoughtfully, so please refrain from discussing it with them for now." Askren, 40, retired from MMA in 2019 but returned for a one-off boxing bout vs. Jake Paul in 2021. Widely considered one of the greatest amateur wrestlers in U.S. history, Askren remains heavily involved with the wrestling community and recently joined Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Former UFC star Ben Askren 'unable to respond' after hospitalization for severe pneumonia
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former UFC star Ben Askren 'unable to respond' after hospitalization for severe pneumonia
Ben Askren's wife is asking for prayers as the former MMA and wrestling legend has been hospitalized. According to his wife Amy, a sudden and severe onset of pneumonia has rendered her husband "unable to respond to anything" at this time, and she asked for "prayers for healing and for peace" as well as respect for her children. No other details have been revealed at this time. "You may have heard that my husband Ben is going through something," Amy Askren wrote on her personal Facebook page. He developed severe pneumonia, which came on very suddenly. He's currently in the hospital and unable to respond to anything at this time. We welcome all prayers for healing and for peace. We are trying to keep life as normal as possible for our children currently and doing our best to support them thoughtfully, so please refrain from discussing it with them for now." Askren, 40, retired from MMA in 2019 but returned for a one-off boxing bout vs. Jake Paul in 2021. Widely considered one of the greatest amateur wrestlers in U.S. history, Askren remains heavily involved with the wrestling community and recently joined Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Former UFC star Ben Askren 'unable to respond' after hospitalization for severe pneumonia
CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Two workers injured by electrical shock at Michigan construction site
Two workers were hospitalized on Thursday after being shocked while at a construction site in Livingston County, Michigan. At about 12:30 p.m., Livingston County sheriff's deputies and Brighton Area Fire were called to the commercial site on Latson Road, south of Grand River, in Genoa Township. An initial investigation determined that workers were pouring concrete "when the boom spreader from the concrete truck came into contact with a primary power line, causing it to break and fall." The sheriff's office says the power line struck two workers on the ground. Both workers were transported to a hospital and are in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office. Authorities say DTE assisted at the scene, and the investigation was turned over to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
CBC
5 days ago
- General
- CBC
3 hospitalized, 1 critical after reported boat explosion on Vancouver Island
Three people have been hospitalized, one with critical injuries, following a reported explosion in the community of Bowser, on Vancouver Island. B.C. Emergency Health Services says they were called to the 5400 block of Deep Bay Road at 10:09 a.m. Two ground ambulances and two air ambulances responded, with one patient transported to hospital in critical condition, one in serious condition and one in stable condition.
