"O.J. heart attack drama"; YouTuber Gwen Helbig has breast cancer; UFC fighter hit by "rare brain disease"; "I'm vaccinated and I end up with a blood clot", says MMA fighter Anthony Smith

Meanwhile, in the UK: Doc Society co-founder Jess Search steps down after brain tumor diagnosis, and TV presenter Fiona Phillips, 62, reveals she has Alzheimer's

O.J. Heart Attack Drama: Doctors Insert Stent in Simpson’s Heart During Life-or-death Surgery as It’s Revealed He ‘Cheated Death’

July 8, 2023

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O.J. Simpson is concealing a shocking secret from the world — he is locked in a secret fight for his life, sources have revealed to RadarOnline.com.

In a bombshell exclusive, RadarOnline.com has learned the 75-year-old accused double murderer and former football legend survived a brush with death and had a stent placed in his heart during emergency surgery.

The device — designed to keep his arteries clear — was fitted by quick-thinking docs who helped him cheat death.

https://radaronline.com/p/oj-simpson-heart-attack-stent-life-or-death-surgery/

YouTuber Grace Helbig announced her breast cancer diagnosis

July 7, 2023

On Monday, Grace Helbig, a famous youtuber and comedian, uploaded a video on her Youtube channel sharing her breast cancer diagnosis.

Helbig has been posting YouTube videos since 2008 and has gained over 2 million followers since.

Medical professionals expressed to Helbig that she has triple-positive breast cancer, and her cancer is believed to be stage 2A. She will be undergoing six rounds of chemotherapy, following two surgeries.

Helbig has been reaching out to famous YouTuber Hank Green, who recently announced his cancer diagnosis.

Helbig discussed just how difficult this process will be, alongside how she will cope through the hardships of her diagnosis. "I'm going to need comedy through this process. Comedy, jokes, laughing, that all really helps me process very difficult things. And not from a place of denial or deflection about the reality, but rather from a place of aiding me through the hardship."

Helbig encourages her fanbase to reach out if something doesn’t seem right. "And thank God that I listened to that little voice inside of me that finally got the courage to bring it up to her because she also thought it was abnormal. So get those lumps checked! and do not be afraid to ask your doctor what you might think is a stupid question," Helbig expressed.

https://www.curetoday.com/view/grace-helbig-joaquin-castro-announces-cancer-diagnoses-and-more

UFC Fighter's Debut Called Off Due To Rare Brain Disease

July 6, 2023

Josiah Harrell was set to make his UFC debut at Saturday's UFC 290 event in Las Vegas. 

Instead, he is off the card after a mandatory pre-fight MRI revealed a rare brain disease.

The MRI revealed that Harrell has a disease called moyamoya.

According to the Mayo Clinic, moyamoya is a rare blood vessel disorder in which the carotid artery in the skull becomes blocked or narrowed.

Harrell's manager says that the fighter will need to have brain surgery, and referred to the diagnosis as a "blessing in disguise" due to how dangerous it would have been for him to fight while dealing with it.

https://thespun.com/more/mma/ufc-fighters-debut-called-off-due-to-rare-brain-disease

Anthony Smith Reveals He Got Covid Vaccine To Keep His Job Despite His Mom Dying From Booster Shot

Smith says his mom got sick right after getting the booster.

July 4, 2023

Image Credit: Anthony Smith's Instagram

Anthony Smith says he got the COVID vaccine to keep his job.

Smith says his mom got the vaccine booster and right after, got sick and went into a coma and later died from a heart issue. He was discussing the recent health issue of Bellator’s Chris Lencioni there are more and more heart incidents with younger athletes following the vaccines.

https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/anthony-smith-covid-vaccine-to-keep-his-job/

"I'm vaccinated and I end up with a blood clot. What are the chances of that? I've never had any issues at all. I'm really really healthy and then I end up with a blood clot.... I did it to keep my job."

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/anthony-smith-i-got-covid-19-vaccine-keep-job-even-though-mom-died-booster-shot

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Doc Society Co-Founder Jess Search to Step Down Following Brain Tumor Diagnosis

July 7, 2023

Jess Search, a titan of the documentary world and co-founder of the U.K.-headquartered Doc Society, is stepping away after 18 years following a brain tumor diagnosis.

The executive revealed her condition in a newsletter post sent to members on Thursday.

“Today I am sharing that I’m currently under the care of a neurosurgeon because like 300,000 others every year around the world, I’ve been diagnosed with a brain tumour,” Search wrote. “I’m stepping back from Doc Society — after 18 years of nonstop creative collaboration, dedicated craft, joyous partying and fierce camaraderie.”

https://variety.com/2023/film/global/doc-society-jess-search-brain-tumor-diagnosis-1235662812/

Fiona Phillips, 62, reveals she has Alzheimer’s disease

July 5, 2023

TV presenter Fiona Phillips has revealed she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

The former breakfast TV host said she was told she had the condition 18 months ago after she experienced symptoms of anxiety and brain fog.

Ms Phillips, who is currently taking part in a drug trial that scientists hope could revolutionise treatment of the incurable illness, said she was speaking out about her diagnosis in a bid to end the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s.

The 62-year-old told The Mirror said: “This disease has ravaged my family and now it has come for me. [Were others in her family afflicted at so young an age?—MCM] And all over the country there are people of all different ages whose lives are being affected by it – it’s heartbreaking.

“I just hope I can help find a cure which might make things better for others in the future.”

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/fiona-phillips-alzheimers-dementia-age-b2369538.html