Ronnie Coleman reveals terrifying medical episode, credits young daughter for saving his life with quick action
Legendary bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman has broken his silence on a life-threatening health scare that nearly claimed his life. The eight-time Mr. Olympia champion revealed he was recently hospitalized with sepsis, a severe medical condition that escalated quickly and left him fighting for survival.
In a deeply personal update, Coleman credited his 13-year-old daughter for acting swiftly in a moment that may have saved his life. The fitness icon's experience is now fueling a new mission to raise awareness about this often-misunderstood medical emergency.
Ronnie Coleman opens up about his life-threatening sepsis diagnosis
Ronnie Coleman, 61, shared details of his health crisis in an emotional Instagram video, explaining just how close he came to death. 'Man, let me tell you, these past few weeks have been some of the toughest of my life,' he said.
'Ya boy was hit with sepsis, and it nearly killed me. Had it not been for my 13-year-old daughter, it probably would have.'
While Coleman didn't go into specifics about how his daughter stepped in, the former champion's gratitude was clear. He described the ordeal as unlike anything he's ever faced, even after enduring years of intense physical strain as a professional athlete. 'Y'all know me, I've been faced with battles in my life, but nothing like this,' he continued.
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'I'm still here because the grace of God still wants me to be here. The support I get from all of y'all, that all helps out a lot.
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As he recovers, Coleman has committed to using his experience to inform others. 'Now I kinda feel a little responsibility to use my platform to raise some awareness about this thing called sepsis, because, like me, people don't even know what sepsis is until it's too late.'
Following the incident, Coleman announced a partnership with Sepsis Alliance to help increase public knowledge about the condition.
His family, in a statement shared on July 11, added that his health was improving and doctors had 'managed the source of his bloodstream infection,' with treatment now shifting from critical care to recovery. Coleman also underwent a successful, minimally invasive heart procedure to support his long-term health.
What is sepsis that almost killed Ronnie Coleman?
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to infection that can cause widespread inflammation, organ failure, and death if not treated quickly.
According to the Mayo Clinic, it typically arises when the body's response to an infection causes damage to its own tissues and organs.
In Coleman's case, the infection had entered his bloodstream, causing a full-body inflammatory response. These bloodstream infections are particularly dangerous, as they allow bacteria or fungi to spread rapidly to major organs. If left untreated, sepsis can lead to septic shock, where blood pressure drops to life-threatening levels and multiple organs begin to fail.
What did the doctor say about Ronnie Coleman's life-threatening illness?
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octors acknowledged the gravity of his condition and noted that his long-term use of anabolic steroids may have played a role. Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a board-certified internal medicine specialist at the University of Southern California, told the Daily Mail, 'Long-term, anabolic steroid use, like what's been reported in Ronnie Coleman's case, can seriously strain the body and lead to major medical emergencies.'
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Dr. Dasgupta further emphasized that steroids can weaken the liver, kidneys, and immune system, key players in fighting infections. This damage can impair the body's ability to filter the blood and fight bacteria, creating the perfect storm for a bloodstream infection to become deadly.
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