US EditionDocumentary: Chevy Chase Was in Coma for 8 Days in 2021
Chevy Chase suffered cardiomyopathy from years of drinking, leading to heart failure and an eight-day coma, with ongoing cognitive challenges after five weeks hospitalized, the documentary shows.
- A CNN film reveals Chevy Chase suffered heart failure in 2021, was placed in a medically induced coma for eight days, and stayed five weeks in hospital.
- Family members say years of drinking caused cardiomyopathy that weakened Chase's heart, leading to heart failure, with details from Caley Chase, daughter, and Jayni Chase, wife, in the documentary.
- After waking, he initially could only use his voice and developed cognitive disability, while doctors and medical staff warned Chase that memory gaps would persist despite rehabilitation activities like chess and cards.
- The film premiered earlier this year and highlights Chase's 2021 heart failure, his exclusion from SNL 50, and audience muted reactions at the Homecoming Concert.
- The film revisits disputed on-set clashes and probes Chase's reputation while memory gaps limit recall, with director Marina Zenovich, known for celebrity documentaries, leading the investigation.
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Chevy Chase spent 8 days in medically induced coma following 2021 heart failure
A new documentary reveals Chevy Chase spent over a week in a medically induced coma during his five-week hospital stay in 2021 amid near-fatal heart failure. The gravity of the 82-year-old Emmy winner’s health is revealed in “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not,” premiering New Year’s Day on CNN. Related Articles Jillian Lauren teases new book after California cop shooting, split from Weezer bassist Rob and Michele Rein…
In 2021, during the pandemic, Chevy Chase spent eight days in a coma and spent five full weeks hospitalized due to heart disease. The unpublished revelation is part of a documentary dedicated to the popular comedian that CNN will premiere on January 1st in the United States. “My father was directly resurrected. He had heart failure,” reveals in the documentary Caley Chase, the daughter of the popular comedian. “Something was wrong and he couldn’…
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