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UFC Veteran Ben Askren Leaves Hospital After Double Lung Transplant: 'That Was a Long Journey'
UNITED STATES, JUL 22 – Ben Askren survived four near-death episodes during a 59-day hospital stay following a double lung transplant to treat severe pneumonia from a staph infection.
- Ben Askren, 41-year-old former UFC star and Olympic wrestler, was discharged from the hospital on July 22 after a double lung transplant.
- Askren was admitted due to severe pneumonia and underwent a transplant at the end of June after a nearly two-month hospitalization.
- During his stay, Askren lost about 50 pounds, claimed to have died four times, and has no memory of 35 days of his illness.
- In a video shared online, Askren expressed gratitude to his family, friends, and the MMA community for their unwavering support during his recovery, mentioning that he was finally leaving the hospital after nearly two months, accompanied by his loving wife.
- Though relieved to go home, Askren still cannot walk unassisted and must re-learn mobility, signaling his recovery process is ongoing.
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He said he “died four times.” Now Ben Askren, 41, has been released from the hospital.
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