Wife: Askren being evaluated for lung transplant
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Wife: Askren being evaluated for lung transplant
"I haven't shared an update because Ben has been in limbo for a while and I was hoping to have him wake up and be the one to decide what to share."
"I'm still praying for a miracle with his current lungs, but they are currently starting the evaluation process for a lung transplant."
"No one would take better care of that gift than Ben."
"Thank you for every message and all of the support."
Former MMA champion Ben Askren is currently hospitalized in Wisconsin due to severe pneumonia and is on a ventilator and ECMO. His wife, Amy, shared that he is undergoing evaluation for a potential lung transplant but remains in a critical condition. Despite his health struggles, he remains conscious and responsive. Amy expressed hope and gratitude for support from the community while praying for a miracle regarding Ben's current health status and potential transplant procedures.
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