Bret Michaels' condition critical from brain bleed

Ramplate · 04-25-2010, 10:36 AM

LOS ANGELES – Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.

Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache. The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem.

Mignano said tests are being conducted but did not know where he was being treated.

The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas. Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.

Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice." For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.

Trump said in a statement Friday that he was "deeply saddened" to hear of Michaels' condition.

"He's a great competitor and champion, and I hope he will be fine," Trump said.

Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009. For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs.

He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.

Duke-Leto · 04-25-2010, 01:26 PM

I read this on Friday and was kind of shocked. I was never a fan of Poison or Rock of Love but I have been watching a bit of Celeb Apprentice and he seems like a good guy, really concerned about his kids and family. Hopefully he pulls out soon and gets back to rocking soon.

Ramplate · 04-26-2010, 06:21 AM

I've read that he is a really genuine nice person while talking to people. I listened to a few Poison songs back in the day.

Ramplate · 05-02-2010, 06:22 AM

Doctor: 'Sheer will' saved Bret Michaels

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/04/3...ion=cnn_latest

Yeah, I'm a great believer in will power, having recovered from deadly diabetic situations myself. Good to hear he's gonna pull through.

Ramplate · 05-06-2010, 07:11 AM

Out of the hospital and in stable condition with check ups every two weeks.

15% to 20% of patients who have the kind of hemorrhage he had die from it.

Tolkien · 05-06-2010, 08:31 AM

...and they say will power isn't everything. I firmly believe that as long as we fight as hard as we can for as long as we can, the human body can overcome even the most extreme situations.

Ramplate · 05-20-2010, 06:30 PM

Bret Michaels Suffers a Stroke

Bret Michaels has suffered what doctors call a "warning stroke," or a transient ischemic attack, according to his Web site.

The rocker, 47 -- who is still recovering from a brain hemorrhage -- was "readmitted to the hospital this week after suffering numbness on the left side of his body, predominately his face and hands," according to a statement posted on his site.

http://omg.yahoo.com/news/bret-micha...troke/41157?nc

Duke-Leto · 05-20-2010, 06:54 PM

Dang, that sucks because lately he has been out and about doing interviews and everything and seemed to really be chugging along the recovery road. Well he is definitely a fighter as he has shown so he will pull through just fine!

bigdigroy22 · 06-05-2010, 11:28 PM

It just goes to show strange things can happen when you least expect them too.

OlgaShtain · 07-03-2010, 08:46 AM

I think this comes on tonight I set the DVR just in case I forget. I am looking forward to seeing Bret on there. There is a guy that I work with who won 100,000 last October on that show He is scheduled to be back on there with his sister who is singing this time in a few months.

04-25-2010, 10:36 AM	#1
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,789	Bret Michaels' condition critical from brain bleed LOS ANGELES – Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday. Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache. The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem. Mignano said tests are being conducted but did not know where he was being treated. The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas. Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery. Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice." For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom. Trump said in a statement Friday that he was "deeply saddened" to hear of Michaels' condition. "He's a great competitor and champion, and I hope he will be fine," Trump said. Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009. For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs. He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007. __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"

04-25-2010, 01:26 PM	#2
Duke-Leto Computer and Movie Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 2,125	I read this on Friday and was kind of shocked. I was never a fan of Poison or Rock of Love but I have been watching a bit of Celeb Apprentice and he seems like a good guy, really concerned about his kids and family. Hopefully he pulls out soon and gets back to rocking soon. __________________ I have to return some videotapes.

04-26-2010, 06:21 AM	#3
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,789	I've read that he is a really genuine nice person while talking to people. I listened to a few Poison songs back in the day. __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"

05-02-2010, 06:22 AM	#4
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,789	Doctor: 'Sheer will' saved Bret Michaels http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/04/3...ion=cnn_latest Yeah, I'm a great believer in will power, having recovered from deadly diabetic situations myself. Good to hear he's gonna pull through. __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"

05-06-2010, 07:11 AM	#5
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,789	Out of the hospital and in stable condition with check ups every two weeks. 15% to 20% of patients who have the kind of hemorrhage he had die from it. __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"

05-06-2010, 08:31 AM	#6
Tolkien LOTR Junkie™ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minas Tirith Posts: 15,056	...and they say will power isn't everything. I firmly believe that as long as we fight as hard as we can for as long as we can, the human body can overcome even the most extreme situations. __________________ “When you want something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done.” -- The Truth. My Facebook - My Twitter - My Blog

05-20-2010, 06:30 PM	#7
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,789	Bret Michaels Suffers a Stroke Bret Michaels has suffered what doctors call a "warning stroke," or a transient ischemic attack, according to his Web site. The rocker, 47 -- who is still recovering from a brain hemorrhage -- was "readmitted to the hospital this week after suffering numbness on the left side of his body, predominately his face and hands," according to a statement posted on his site. http://omg.yahoo.com/news/bret-micha...troke/41157?nc __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"

05-20-2010, 06:54 PM	#8
Duke-Leto Computer and Movie Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 2,125	Dang, that sucks because lately he has been out and about doing interviews and everything and seemed to really be chugging along the recovery road. Well he is definitely a fighter as he has shown so he will pull through just fine! __________________ I have to return some videotapes.

06-05-2010, 11:28 PM	#9
bigdigroy22 Grip Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2	It just goes to show strange things can happen when you least expect them too.

07-03-2010, 08:46 AM	#10
OlgaShtain Grip Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2	Bret Michaels condition critical from brain bleed I think this comes on tonight I set the DVR just in case I forget. I am looking forward to seeing Bret on there. There is a guy that I work with who won 100,000 last October on that show He is scheduled to be back on there with his sister who is singing this time in a few months.