Ben Askren Recovers After Double Lung Transplant and Health Crisis
TL;DR
Former MMA star and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren underwent a double lung transplant after severe pneumonia, recalling he 'died four times' during a critical health crisis, and is now in recovery, feeling overwhelmed by love and support.
- Ex-MMA star Askren on mend after lung transplant ESPN
- Wrestler, MMA fighter Ben Askren ‘died 4 times’ before double lung transplant The New York Times
- What happened to Ben Askren? Former UFC fighter provides emotional health update USA Today
- Ben Askren shares health update after pneumonia, double lung transplant: 'I only died four times' CBS Sports
- Former UFC Star Ben Askren Provides Health Update in Video After Lung Transplant Bleacher Report
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