US EditionMMA’s Ben Askren Undergoes Double Lung Transplant After Severe Pneumonia Diagnosis
- Ben Askren, a 40-year-old former UFC star, underwent a successful double lung transplant after severe pneumonia in a Las Vegas hospital.
- Askren developed sudden severe pneumonia from a staph infection and was put on a ventilator before being placed on the transplant list several weeks ago.
- His wife Amy Askren announced the transplant on Facebook, expressing gratitude to the donor family and urging fans to keep Ben in their thoughts.
- Amy expressed gratitude for the donor and family, describing this as the start of a different way of life for Ben, and emphasized how precious each day is for him. She also requested prayers that his body successfully accepts the transplanted lungs.
- Ben's condition has improved since surgery, signaling promising recovery and a possible return to basic functions despite the recent critical health battle.
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