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Simone Biles revealed a serious medical emergency this week that nearly killed her, calling it one of the scariest experiences of her life on Instagram. She did not disclose details, said she’s resting at home while her husband was away, and thanked loved ones for support, promising to explain more later. The 29-year-old gymnast is the most decorated in Olympic history with 11 Olympic medals (7 gold) and 30 World Championship medals.
Astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station after a medical issue, and a portable ultrasound machine aboard the station was used during the crisis and for routine checks ahead of a canceled spacewalk. NASA said this was the first medical evacuation in 65 years of human spaceflight, and one crew member said the ultrasound was so useful it should be on future flights.
Dominique Brown, a 34-year-old Disney influencer and co-creator of Black Girl Disney, passed away after a medical emergency at a BoxLunch event in Los Angeles. Known for her active participation in Disney-related events and her efforts to create representation through Black Girl Disney, Brown's death is under investigation. Her brother expressed gratitude for the support from her social media community, highlighting the joy and connection she found through Disney.
Bishop TD Jakes experienced a medical emergency during a Sunday sermon at The Potter's House Church in Dallas, leading to immediate medical attention. The 67-year-old pastor began shaking involuntarily, prompting the livestream to be cut and attendees to pray. Jakes' team later confirmed he is stable and under medical care, though the exact nature of the incident remains undisclosed. The church expressed gratitude for the community's support and prayers.
Cleveland police officer Sergeant Victor Claudio passed away on duty due to a medical emergency at the Fifth District headquarters on New Year's Day. He was a 23-year veteran of the force, known for his dedication to his work and the community. Claudio was previously honored with the Distinguished Service Medal and a Commander Commendation medal for his service. City officials and colleagues expressed their condolences and praised his service to the city.
A Cleveland police officer tragically passed away on duty on New Year's Day after experiencing a medical emergency at the Fifth District headquarters. The officer, whose name has not been released pending an official statement, was remembered by former union president Jeff Follmer and City Council Public Safety Chairman Michael Polensek as a beloved and long-serving member of the force. The community and city officials have expressed their condolences and are awaiting further details from the ongoing investigation by the FOX 8 I-TEAM.