He went to the ER on March 30th and intubated on a ventilator on April 1. I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. We had some great news this morning. Nick had minor blood infections last month according to his widow, who says the infections caused problems with blood pressure. We got married in NYC in 2017 and had Elvis two years later.. STAY HOME! 6 of 40. A post shared by Nick Cordero (@nickcordero1) on Nov 12, 2018 at 8:17pm PST. Jackson was also at risk because diabetes ran in his family, and African-Americans are more likely than whites to get the condition. Despite not taking home either trophy, he won the "Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical and a Theater World Award" for his role as Cheech in the musical, per EW.Cordero went on to star in Waitressand A Bronx Tale. Despite his relatively young age and fitness, the Broadway star suffered numerous complications after falling ill and, after more than 90 days of fighting, he eventually lost his battle on July 5 at age 41. Updated on: July 6, 2020 / 7:15 PM We sang it to him today, holding his hands. Amanda Kloots, Mr. Corderos wife, has said that he had no known pre-existing conditions that might have worsened the course of his disease. While many celebrities have been diagnosed with COVID-19, few cases have been as severe as that of Broadway star Nick Cordero. I have honestly never known a kinder person. Live your life, I smiled because he definitely put up a fight. All the love and support that was coming my way helped me feel like I wasn't alone, and the innate kindness of people during a pandemic continued to amaze me. "This disease does not only effect old people. The 72-year-old NBA star has to take daily meds for his blood disease. He also went into septic shock, had a lung infection and had a temporary pacemaker put in. Nobody knows for sure why some otherwise healthy people react so severely to this virus. Nick Cordero, a Broadway actor who had admirers across the world rallying for his recovery, has died after a battle with Covid-19, according to his wife, Amanda Kloots. Zach Braff couldn't believe the . "I never thought Nick or I would get COVID and we both thought [if] we did we would be able to stay at home and recover," she wrote on June 15. He was everyone's friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. In late November, Kloots told fans she made a stuffed bear for Elvis out of the dressing robe Cordero wore for his final performance of Rock of Ages. She maintained hope for a recovery until the end. In early May, Cordero underwent a tracheostomy procedure to help remove him from a ventilator. He also played the role of Dennis in Rock of Ages on Broadway in 2012 and on tour. Two years after making his Broadway debut, Cordero starred in Bullets Over Broadway, which scored him multiple nominations,includinga Tony nomination and a Drama Desk nomination, per Playbill. Broadway star Nick Cordero is "doing okay" after undergoing a tracheostomy procedure amid his battle with COVID-19, according to his wife, fitness trainer Amanda Kloots. We didn't hug. As I sang the last line to him, 'they'll give you hell but dont you light them kill your light not without a fight. Throughout his battle with COVID-19, Kloots encouraged fans to sing Cordero's song "Live Your Life" daily at 3 p.m. FOLLOW GUIDELINES! The death of the Broadway actor Nick Cordero from Covid-19 has shaken people far beyond the theater world, in large part because he was just 41 and reportedly had no underlying health conditions. "I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. The idea that Im young, Ill be fine is not an idea that we can completely subscribe to, said Dr. Utibe Essien, a physician and health equity researcher at the University of Pittsburgh. He is struggling. Broadway star Nick Cordero has died after a months-long battle with the coronavirus. [18] Their son was born in 2019. Tragically, the virus being out of his system did not mean the end to his health woes. So the right leg will be amputated today. Cordero survived the surgery and remained in intensive care while recuperating. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Cordero made his debut on stage in the off-Broadway showThe Toxic Avengerin 2009, per Entertainment Weekly. He was 41. Where there is faith, there is hope. Advanced age and a shortlist of medical conditions do seem to play a role, Dr. Essien, the health equity researcher, said. Kloots said on "The Talk" on Friday that she has . However, it appears his complications and eventual death are an example of how unpredictable and serious this virus is, even to previously healthy people. The recent father, 41, had no underlying conditions, his wife Amanda Kloot Amanda Kloots and Nick Cordero with son Elvis Eduardo. Therefore, We took him off the blood thinners, but that again was going to cause the clotting in the right leg. ", "I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere," she added. By Amanda Kloots and Anna Kloots. Kloots and Cordero met while working on the 2014 musical Bullets Over Broadway, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. "I had been teaching fitness classes for the past few years as a way to get by in between shows," she told Time magazine in 2018. 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My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. "My darling husband passed away this morning," Kloots said in an Instagram post. 28 of 40. But once someone becomes critically ill, a lot goes out the window.. This week's Blue Bloods ended with a brief tribute to Broadway actor Nick Cordero, who died in [], By Daniel S. Levine Kind, smart, compassionate, assertive and always eager to listen to my crazy ideas or call yet another doctor for me for a second opinion. 12/ 16 . Her affection inspired millions and showed a glimpse into the amazing love story the two Broadway actors had created together. Nick Cordero died in July 2020 after suffering severe complications from COVID-19. [19], Cordero was initially diagnosed with pneumonia while staying with his wife and son at the guest house of former Bullets Over Broadway co-star Zach Braff. Thank you for your prayers, I will pray for you! My darling husband passed away this morning. I will love you forever and always my sweet man.. (@amandakloots) on May 8, 2020 at 5:58pm PDT. "My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. Amanda Kloots paid tribute to her late husband, actor Nick Cordero, one year after he died of complications from Covid-19.. Kloots, who co-hosts "The Talk," posted a message to Instagram about . Tony-nominated Broadway star Nick Cordero, known for his work in Bullets Over Broadway, Rock of Ages, Waitress, and A Bronx Tale as well as television's . (@amandakloots) on Jul 5, 2020 at 6:05pm PDT. He could not get out of bed, so tired, no energy, that was really his only symptom, she told BuzzFeed News at the time. Nick is a fighter and has not given up. , A post shared by AK! The following week, Kloots shared that her husbands leg would need to be amputated, due to coronavirus complications. One avenue of research may involve sequencing the genomes of young patients who did not have underlying health conditions to determine whether they have genetic markers in common that may have led to their severe reactions. The "Rock of Ages," "Waitress" and "Bullets Over Broadway" star was 41. On July 5, 2020, Broadway star Nick Cordero passed away at 41 years old due to "complications caused by coronavirus," per E! Im just not going to mope around and feel sad for myself or him. [31] A film of a rooftop performance of a song from Bullets Over Broadway is dedicated to his memory, commemorating his portrayal of Cheech. Since then has he has suffered an infection that caused his heart to stop, he needed resuscitation, he had two mini strokes, went on ECMO, went on dialysis, needed surgery to removal an ECMO cannula that was restricting blood flow to his leg, a faciatomy to relieve pressure on the leg, an amputation of his right leg, an MRI to further investigate brain damage, several bronchial sweeps to clear out his lungs, a septis infection causing septic shock, a fungus in his lungs, holes in his lungs, a tracheostomy, blood clots, low blood count and platelet levels, and a temporary pacemaker to assist his heart. On July 2, Cordero underwent a procedure to have his temporary pacemaker removed, according to Kloots. Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 - July 5, 2020) was a Canadian actor and singer. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. (@amandakloots) Amanda Kloots has responded to social media followers who took issue with the fitness pro getting vaccinated following the death of her husband, Nick Cordero . Thank you for making this ride so much fun. Published on July 5, 2020 09:07 PM. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as Cheech in the 2014 Broadway musical Bullets Over Broadway and was twice nominated for Drama Desk Awards. Cordero died in July 2020 after suffering severe complications from COVID-19. [4], Cordero's acting debut was in the title role in the off-Broadway production of The Toxic Avenger. Together, the pair made quite the impression on their fans. I cannot begin to thank everyone enough for the outpour of love , support and help weve received these last 95 days. Though doctors had been cleaning out Cordero's lungs daily, Kloots said that it was "not getting better. I see it every day. The announcement of Mr. Corderos death arrived just a day after President Trump falsely claimed that 99 percent of coronavirus cases are totally harmless. Dr. Bell called those comments an insult to the people who have died, and contributed to our knowledge of this. Even for those who have survived, their suffering can be immense and prolonged. In early May, Cordero underwent a tracheostomy procedure to help remove him from a ventilator. After over 90 days in the hospital, Cordero died at age 41. Cordero was diagnosed with COVID-19 and hospitalized on March 30. [22] Cordero was listed in critical condition, was placed on a ventilator, and was being treated with dialysis and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). While it's not clear exactly how much Cordero was worth at the time of his death, it's estimated that his net worth was somewhere between $1 million and $5 million. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Diseases are complicated. Nick Cordero, the Tony Award-winning actor who starred in Broadways Waitress and Rock of Ages as well as the TV series Blue Bloods, died from coronavirus complications on July 5. He is very weak so even just opening his eyes is a struggle, but it is happening. Through it all, Kloots remained remarkably positive and supportive of her ailing husband all while caring for their son Elvis, who turned 1 last month. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Larry King. "My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. Live your life,' I smiled because he definitely put up a fight. After a brave three-month fight, beloved Broadway actor Nick Cordero died of complications from the coronavirus on Sunday. The Chicago Bears quarterback was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2008 after he lost 35 pounds and felt like he had no energy, according to reports. "I had never planned for it to be more than that, but I quickly found it was something I loved doing." Randy Jackson. ", However, Cordero continued to deal with lingering issues in his lungs. I ask God for a miracle and my Dad reminded me that God is answering my prayer everyday because he is still with us! After moving from New York to Los Angeles at the beginning of the month, the Hamilton, Ontario, native began feeling intensely fatigued, spending almost a week in bed. But, if he does make it, I don't know when he'll be able to work again," she said at the time. Mr. Cordero died at 41, after battling the coronavirus for more than three months. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. We are by no means out of the woods yet, there are still concerns with other things, but this news today on his mental status is a win!! PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMe to raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. Doctors have been continually surprised by the progression of Covid-19 in different patients, but they have painted a general trajectory: Those who develop symptoms do so within two weeks of infection; patients who are saddled with severe disease tend to rapidly decline about seven days into their illness. [16][17], On September 3, 2017, Cordero married dancer Amanda Kloots in a formal ceremony. He is going on day 75 in the ICU.". Thank you for showing the world that you feel safe getting the vaccine. We didn't kiss goodbye. The timeline of his decline is a tragic reminder that even young, healthy people with no pre-existing health issues such as diabetes or obesity can still die after catching the coronavirus. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. April 27, 2023. In 2012,the Broadway star scored the role of Dennis in Rock of Ages on Broadway. Kloots was teaching fitness classes in New York, but Cordero thought his career could blossom in Los Angeles, the Times reported. Kloots . You have no idea how much you lifted my spirits at 3pm everyday as the world sang Nicks song, Live Your Life. "He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth. I have a car payment. As information about the coronavirus pandemic rapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Days later, the fitness trainer revealed that her husband was in stable condition, but that doctors were still confirming the cause of his health crisis. We were friends first and then fell in love, she wrote of her relationship with Cordero on Instagram. ET. Is a disease one size fits all? Davidson experiences severe stomach pain due to the inflammatory bowel disorder. The thought of a robust, 41-year-old new father fighting for his life for three months as a result of COVID-19 complications is very scary, and people likely want some evidence that what happened to Nick could not happen to them. [24] By May 1, 2020, he had major lung damage including "holes in his lungs" and lung scarring. Amanda Kloots is opening up about her marriage to late actor Nick Cordero . Getty/Randy Holmes. Another theory is that for some young patients, the severity of the reaction could be due not to a suppressed immune system but a hyper-reactive one. Cordero's doctors later told Kloots that her husbands lungs had become "severely damaged to look almost like he's been a smoker for 50 years. Cordero spent a total of 95 days in the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, and Kloots thanked everyone whos helped her throughout this exhausting and heartbreaking situation. But in its fight to suppress the foreign invader, the immune system also attacks the lungs, which might lead to the severe damage doctors have been seeing on scans, as well as the acute respiratory distress, clotting, and other issues. After six days on a ventilator at Cedars-Sinai medical center in LA, Cordero showed signs of improvement unsurprising to his wife, 38, who expected him to get better, seeing as he was 41 and healthy, and doctors prepared to take it out, when he came close to death: For two minutes, he had no pulse. I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. 5 min read. Where there is hope, there can be a miracle!". Article continues below advertisement. Broadway actor Nick Cordero, who had been hospitalized for three months and had his leg amputated after contracting the coronavirus, has died, his wife, Amanda Kloots, said Sunday. However, in late March, his symptoms worsened and Cordero began experiencing trouble breathing. But every day, something new happens.. By March 30, Nicks breathing became labored. Two negative COVID tests. For more information or to donate, click here. Cordero died at age 41 from COVID-19-related complications after more than three months in the hospital. One of those life-threatening complications Nick suffered is blood clotting, which doctors tried to combat with blood thinners. People may look at me like Im crazy. You have no idea how much you lifted my spirits at 3pm everyday as the world sang Nicks song, Live Your Life. July 5, 2020. But Cutler hasn't let diabetes sideline him. After going into the emergency room, Cordero told his wife he would be moved to the ICU, and one day later, he called to say doctors had decided to put him on a ventilator. Broadway actor Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle. A 95-day heartbreaking and inspiring journey ended in tragedy on Sunday when Nick Cordero surrounded by his family, including his ever-supportive wife Amanda Kloots died at 41 from COVID-19 complications. When diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, his blood sugar was over 700 -- and normal blood sugar levels are from 70 to 120. ET and will feature another Broadway star, Ali Stroker. My darling husband passed away this morning. Due to the severity of his COVID-19 illness and eventual death, some wonder if Nick Cordero had underlying health conditions before getting the coronavirus. Youre a diamond in the rough. "But hes awake and hes in there. Fans across the world, new and old, had cheered the Tony-nominated Broadway actor for weeks as he first went into the ICU in late March and eventually woke up from a medically induced coma. One month later, Cordero had to undergo emergency surgery after "a new infection" in his lung was detected. Kloots' love for her husband turned into a constant fight for him and his life. I wish I would walk into his room and he was able to give me a big smile and hold my hand. She revealed that she had to have a kidney transplant to save her life. She took a special involvement in his care and researched different types of treatment all while hosting daily dance parties with fans and family to send the actor some positivity. He now wears an insulin pump, tracks his blood sugar, and has called his condition "manageable.". People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. In the days following the amputation, Kloots told fans that they were in a bit of waiting game, sharing that doctors believed that the actor should have woken up by now after performing an MRI scan. A young person who has no real medical comorbidities, but gets super sick and ends up on multiple support machines is a clinical portrait that doctors are now seeing a lot, said Dr. Taison Bell, a physician specializing in infectious disease and pulmonary and critical care at the University of Virginia. As he emerged from a coma in mid-May, the Waitress star showed positive signs that he escaped severe brain damage. But since being diagnosed in 2009, he's managed to reduce his leukemia to a microscopic level. "He had no pre-existing health conditions. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. His wife, Amanda Kloots, frequently kept fans up to date on every development during his health battle. As more data emerges, serious cases of younger, healthy people like him are becoming less of an anomaly, doctors said. Back on March 30 the day last year she drove Cordero to the emergency room and he was diagnosed with COVID-19 Kloots shared a video she had taken after dropping her husband off at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. When she was 31, Kloots was cast in Bullets Over Broadway, which is where she first met Cordero, per People. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from CDC, WHO, and local public health departments. In addition to type 2 diabetes,King was a former heavy smoker. Over the course of his career, Cordero also set his sights on projects outside of Broadway. Amanda Kloots . Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 July 5, 2020) was a Canadian actor and singer. "Thank you to Lorraine for being on the front lines, for all you do every day. Her husband, Nick Cordero, died in July 2020 . ", In June, after 79 days of not being able to visit Cordero in the hospital due to coronavirus safety guidelines and visitor restrictions, Kloots was finally able to visit her husband at the L.A. hospital and shared a photo of them holdings hands at his bedside. In an interview with The New York Times published Thursday about her upcoming memoir, Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero, Kloots admitted: "I was not a good wife.".
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