Connor Bowman, a Minnesota doctor and former Mayo Clinic resident, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder for allegedly poisoning his wife, Betty Bowman, who died in August. An autopsy revealed that Betty died from toxic effects of colchicine, a medicine used to treat gout. Police found that the two were having financial and marital troubles and that Connor would receive a life insurance payout from her death.
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Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA megastar LeBron James, experienced a sudden cardiac arrest on July 24. After medical evaluations by experts from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the Mayo Clinic and the Morristown Medical Center, it was determined that the cause was an "anatomically and functionally significant congenital heart defect". The family expressed confidence in Bronny's full recovery and requested privacy as they provide updates. It is important to remember that anyone can experience cardiac arrest and to be aware of the life-saving techniques, such as CPR and the use of an AED.
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, died of a small bowel obstruction in January, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's report. The obstruction was caused by adhesions that developed during bariatric surgery years ago, and her death was due to natural causes. Her family and fans mourned her passing, as she was 54 at the time of her death.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced the death of Nicolas “Nick” Gilbert, the son of owner Dan Gilbert, due to complications related to neurofibromatosis 1. Nick was diagnosed with NF1 as a child and was best known for his role as the Cavs’ good luck charm during several NBA Draft Lotteries. The Cavaliers organization expressed their condolences to the Gilbert family and thanked Nick for his “unrelenting spirit” that was a “driving force” behind the team.