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Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Dad And 76ers Great, Dies At 69: Reports
Joe Bryant, the former Philadelphia 76ers forward and father of Kobe Bryant, died Tuesday, July 16, the New York Times reports. He was 69 years old. Nicknamed "Jellybean," Bryant was a Philadelphia native and La Salle University alumnus who spent four years with the Sixers from 1975 to 1979, including their 1977 championship bid. The university's athletic department confirmed his death to the Times. LaSalle head coach Fran Dunphy told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Bryant died after suffering a "massive stroke." Both his alma mater and the 76ers posted trib…
Schools
Penn State York Soccer Coach Has 3 Strokes After Roller Coaster Ride
The assistant coach of Penn State University York Men's soccer team had a stroke after riding "a local rollercoaster" his family says. Scotty Patrick suffered a tear in a layer of a major artery in his neck "allowing blood to leak and clot" after the ride on the coaster with "twists and turns erratically pulling powerful Gs," his mom Nancy Patrick wrote in GoFundMe. "He knew he was sick after he rode the coaster but did not know that he’d torn the major artery at the back of his neck that supplies blood to his brain." Since then the dad of two had bad headaches, and suffered two minor st…
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Giselle Fetterman Releases Statement After Senator Husband Checks Into Walter Reed Hospital
US Senator representing Pennsylvania John Fetterman has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for clinical depression, according to Chief of Staff Adam Jentleson. “While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks,” said Jentleson. “After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John is getting the care he needs, and will soon be back to himself.” Fetterman is receiving inpatient care and is receiving treatment on a voluntary basis, according to his office. His wife, Giselle says: "After …
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Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang 'Out Indefinitely' After 2nd Stroke: NHL
The Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is out indefinitely after suffering a second stroke on Monday, Nov. 28, according to an announcement by General Manager Ron Hextall to the National Hockey League on Wednesday. The 35-year-old father of two is "not experiencing any lasting effects of the stroke and will continue to undergo a series of tests over the next week. There will not be any further updates to his condition until all testing is completed and a medical plan is in place," as stated in the Penguins' release to NHL. "Kris reported symptoms to the training staff on Monday and was i…
Politics
Fetterman Struggles Through Debate With Oz
Lieutenant Governor and Democratic US Senate hopeful John Fetterman met with Republican opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz in a highly anticipated debate Tuesday, Oct. 25. But Fetterman, who suffered from a stroke in May, appeared to struggle at times and gave halting, sometimes contradictory answers over the course of the hour-long debate. “I had a stroke. He’s never let me forget that,” said Fetterman, calling his health "the elephant in the room." "I might miss some words during this debate, mush two words together, but it knocked me down and I’m going to keep coming back up," he …
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PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman Has Pacemaker Surgery On Primary Day During Campaign For Senate
Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman suffered a stroke over the weekend and on primary election day, Tuesday, May 17, he had a pacemaker with a defibrillator put in, according to his campaign. The campaign canceled a series of campaign events, and the Democratic Senate candidate voted in the primary using an emergency ballot at Lancaster General Hospital prior to the procedure, he said in a statement. Just cast my Primary Election Vote from Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital using an emergency absentee ballot. ✅ pic.twitter.com/HftIKtZG2V — John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) Ma…
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'Unthinkable Situation': NJ Mom Suffers Severe Stroke After Son Is Born With Brain Tumor
It’s a situation almost impossible to fathom: A New Jersey mom suffers a severe stroke less than a month after her son is born with a brain tumor. The holiday season for the Niessen family of Warren County has begun with two ongoing battles. Tanya Niessen suffered her stroke in May. In August, she and her husband, Tom, learned that their son Bradan had a medulloblastoma. Bradan has been in and out of the pediatric intensive care unit with various complications as he undergoes chemotherapy at Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown following brain surgery. Tanya, meanwhile, had a cran…
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Fmr. PA Gov. Tom Ridge Released From Hospital
The former Governor of Pennsylvania Tom Ridge-- who was also the first Secretary of Homeland Security-- has been released from a DC Hospital. Fmr. Gov. Ridge, 75, suffered a stroke on June 16, as Daily Voice previously reported. “Tom wants everyone to know how much he appreciates all those who have reached out to offer their prayers, words of encouragement and love,” said former Pennsylvania First Lady Michele Ridge. “It means so much to all of us. Tom hasn’t lost his sense of humor nor his determination as he begins this important therapy. We are grateful for all of the wonderful healthcar…
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Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge Taken To D.C. Hospital After Having Stroke
The former Gov. of Pennsylvania and first secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, was taken to a D.C. area Hospital Wednesday night following a stroke, according to his family. Ridge, 75, of Bethesda, Maryland, suffered the stroke Monday morning while at home. Ridge was conscious when he arrived at the hospital. He underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot, which was successful. He was in critical but stable condition early Wednesday evening. "The family requests your prayers for a full recovery. Further updates will be provided as events warrant," his family sa…
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