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. How remorseless Stephen Bear continued his arrogant antics up until Do not sell or share my personal information. she added, referring to the term hospital workers use to describe a coronavirus patient being discharged after recovery. [23], On April 18, 2020, his right leg was amputated due to a blood clot as a result of complications from his illness. Earlier this month, Kloots detailed the many setbacks her husband has endured amid his hospitalization, including "an infection that caused his heart to stop," "two mini-strokes" and a leg amputation. Latino and African-American residents of the United States are three times as likely to become infected by the coronavirus as white Americans, and are nearly twice as likely to die from the virus. My darling husband passed away this morning. He had no pre-existing health conditions. Ive been told to say goodbye. Our last family photo before Nick got sick. 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. We will get our CODE ROCKY!" On Wednesday, Kloots said in her Instagram Stories that her husband "is showing very, very, very early, early, early stages of tracking, which means he started to wake up, which is huge, early, early, early signs. The comments below have not been moderated. 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 [remove] an ECMO cannula that was restricting blood flow to his leg, a [fasciotomy] to relieve pressure on the leg, amputation of his right leg, an MRI to further investigate brain damage, several bronchial sweeps to clear out his lungs, a [sepsis] 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. He just wouldnt survive., I miss him. Pre-existing conditions are medical conditions and health problems that you had before the start date of your health insurance coverage. I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. All Rights Reserved. And health workers and researchers have an incomplete picture of the factors that can lead a patient onto a path toward either a speedy recovery, or fast deterioration and death. View this post on [] His body was cremated. His doctors and nurses have been truly incredible. Coverage for pre-existing conditions. [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. In the two-year period beginning in Nick is a fighter and has not given up. And yet COVID-19 still ravaged his body." We know so much more today than we did three months ago, Dr. Tien said. Kloots, who co-hosts "The Talk," posted a message to Instagram about. He has had this before and it helped a lot. She said, Whats so heartbreaking is that hes so weak. His wife, Amanda Kloots, made the sad announcement on her Instagram account on Sunday night. Kloots said on Instagram that shed read all about the young woman in Chicago who received a double-lung transplant. Nick was such a bright light. It makes sense why people would want to know if Cordero had underlying health issues. They don't know howhe contracted COVID-19, but he became sick in late March. He was an incredible actor and musician. Though the Broadway star, 41, experienced a "small win" in his recovery from coronavirus-related complications earlier this week, Cordero's health began to go "downhill" on Wednesday morning, Kloots shared in a tearful update on her Instagram Story. What is a Pre-Existing Condition? ', 'I was getting a little worried at this point,' the 38-year-old admitted, adding, 'Nick has never been hospitalized. Nick is 41 years old. Unfortunately, other health issues persisted. Nick is 41 years old. However, Nick's struggle which led to multiple complications that required doctors to amputate his right leg seemed to have occurred despite a lack of the pre-existing conditions present in many of the most severe and fatal cases. Nick is a fighter and has not given up. "Nick is a fighter and has not given up.". They are donating a portion of the proceeds from each kit to Cordero; his wife, Amanda Kloots; and their 10-month-old son, Elvis; as well as other coronavirus relief causes. Examples of pre-existing conditions include cancer, asthma, diabetes, and even pregnancy. The 41-year-old Broadway actor died on July 5, after having faced multiple complications in his struggle with COVID-19. PRATERS FOR LEFT LUNG CLEARING!". Family (2) Trivia (11) Nicks doctor sees it. He did not have any underlying health issues, according to Kloots. 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"He went to the ER on March 30th and intubated on a ventilator on April 1," Kloots wrote, as she recountedCordero's harrowing struggles:Aresuscitationafter an infection caused his heart to stop, two "mini strokes" and a leg amputation. 'I miss him':Medics initially believed the Bullets Over Broadway star had been dealing with pneumonia, Kloots said in an April 1 post. Pre-existing conditions can include health issues such as cancer, diabetes, lupus, depression, acne, pregnancy, or just about any other health condition you can imagine. "He went to the ER on March 30th and intubated on a ventilator on April 1.". This story has been shared 138,502 times. My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. Season 30 "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Amanda Kloots has had a hard couple of years. by Anonymous: reply 204: July 8, 2020 12:42 AM: What was his underlying illness, pre-COVID? In early June, a double lung transplant was out of the question for Cordero, so it was a huge sign of improvement for this to even be a part of the conversation. 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. He caught COVID 19 in March and has been hospitalised ever since despite having no pre-existing health conditions. 'This was found because his oxygen count went down,' explained Amanda. We do not know how he got COVID-19 but he did. Heres what you need to know about Corderos COVID-19 illness: Ive been told a couple times that he wont make it. That is a long road away and a lot of things would have to line up in order for Nick to be a candidate for that.. Thank you @cedarssinai We will get our CODE ROCKY! These concerns are growing more pressing as the average age of coronavirus patients trends down in states like Arizona, Florida and Texas. He was 41. Nick Cordero, the Broadway star, has passed away at the age of 41, after battling with coronavirus for three months. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband. He had no pre-existing health conditions. In his case, it sounds like it started as a respiratory illness, but it went on to do tremendous damage by causing his blood to clot abnormally, his immune system to go into overdrive, which resulted in sepsis and life-threatening hypotension. Nick was a part of this trial. People his age who are supposedly healthy and have no underlying conditions don't get so adversely affected by this disease. As information about the coronavirus pandemic rapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. 'There are holes in his lungs where obviously you don't want holes to be.'. The actor, who according to his wife had no pre-existing health conditions before being infected with the coronavirus, had been in the hospital for more than 90 days and had. Published: 18:51 GMT, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 11:25 GMT, 1 May 2020. 'There's some hope': Nick Cordero showing 'very early' signs of waking up. Amanda Kloots has revealed that Nick Cordero's condition has taken a turn for the worse as the Broadway star continues to battle COVID-19. 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Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free weekly newsletter to get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday. [30] On September 2, 2021, the Broadway production of Waitress paid tribute to Cordero, with Kloots and the show's cast performing his single "Live Your Life". In another video, posted by Amanda on Wednesday, she spoke about her 'daily visit' to Nick's hospital - which must take place 'from afar' due to social distancing measures. Amanda said Nick's doctors 'went in and completely cleaned out his lungs'. Nick sustained additional complications including septic shock and severe damage to his lungs. EXCLUSIVE: Head teacher of leading grammar school is sacked for sending parents a list of striking teachers. At face value, this is an absurdity. He had his right leg amputated and a pacemaker placed due to. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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This is really hard because what Nick has lost is muscle, Kloots continued. He had no known pre-existing conditions, Kloots has said, but he developed an infection that caused two mini-strokes and septic shock. His doctors and nurses have been truly incredible. 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. 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. She shared a photo on Instagram Friday of the couple holding their baby in what she described as their "last family photo before Nick got sick.". (@amandakloots) on May 11, 2020 at 1:54pm PDT. Broadway actor Nick Cordero is continuing to fight after contracting Covid-19, his wife says. ', Hamilton, Canada native Cordero, whose right leg was amputated amid the health battle, is set to be placed back on a regimen of blood pressure medication to deal with the fever, Hamilton, Canada native Cordero, whose right leg was amputated amid the health battle, is set to be placed back on a regimen of blood pressure medication to deal with the fever. An illness or injury experienced before enrollment in a health insurance plan may be considered a pre-existing condition. "The doctor told me that if Nick was in his seventies, we'd be having a different conversation. An urgent-care clinic sent him home, with instructions to return four days later if he didnt feel better. Ive been told it would take a miracle. I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere, Kloots continued. Kloots, continues to offera detailed look at the Broadway star's emotionally taxing battle with coronavirus. He was everyones friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. "This journey with Nick has been the hardest thing weve ever had to go through. Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 July 5, 2020) was a Canadian actor and singer. We were walking to a pedtrician appointment. Emphasizing that her husband has been in the intensive care unit for 38 days and counting, Kloots urged her followers to take the coronavirus seriously. [9], In March 2016, Cordero joined the Broadway production of Waitress, playing the role of Earl. Witch, Harridan, Harpy, and new insults like Karen and Terf. He was 41.. By Ree Hines. A post shared by AK! Nick had minor blood infections last month according to his widow, who says the infections caused problems with blood pressure. Once you're enrolled, the plan can't deny you coverage or raise your . Medics initially believed the Bullets Over Broadway star had been dealing with pneumonia, Kloots said in an April 1 post. I see it every day. Mr. Cordero died on Sunday, more than three months after he was stricken with the coronavirus. God has another angel in heaven now. unlikely to reach the United States market anytime soon, will end its aggressive but contentious vaccine mandate, average age of coronavirus patients trends down, thought to raise the risk of severe disease and death, falsely claimed that 99 percent of coronavirus cases are totally harmless.. #wakeupnick #youcandoit #coderocky, A post shared by AK! FOLLOW GUIDELINES! About 23 percent of percent of Americans with pre-existing conditions (31 million people) experienced at least one month without insurance coverage in 2014. There is the post-1987 version, and the pre-1987 version. This is real. Even worse, many such slurs aren't from men but 'I couldn't do it without you': Victoria Beckham poses with her whole family after her PFW show - as she Brooklyn Beckham puts on a loved-up display with wife Nicola Peltz as they head back to hotel after Cruz Beckham supports his mother Victoria as he carrying his very own VB handbag on the way to her show Like father, like daughter! He is going on day 75 in the ICU.". Nick Cordero 's condition has taken a turn for the worse, according to his wife, Amanda Kloots. Offers may be subject to change without notice. [13][14] He reprised the role in 2018 in "Your Six", the twentieth episode of the eighth season of the show. The fitness instructor said her 41-year-old husband. He had no pre-existing health conditions. Nick Cordero's wife Amanda Kloots updated her husband's condition in a video post on . 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. Earn cash online, by reading paid email, completing surveys, playing online games or shopping for your favorite brands! A pre-existing condition is a health problem that already existed (officially diagnosed or just symptomatic) before you apply for a health insurance policy or enroll in a new health plan. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. By the end of the month, Kloots announced on her Instagram Story, where she loyally documented her husbands progress, that he may be turning a corner in his battle: He had twice tested negative for COVID-19. This story has been shared 150,334 times. Medical experts said that Mr. Corderos death underscored a multitude of unknowns about the coronavirus including the ways it could imperil even young, healthy people who did not appear to be at increased risk of contracting severe disease. Just days ago, Kloots, who has been posting regular updates on Cordero's condition through Instagram, said that doctors reported he was showing "very early" signs of waking up. These facts are why she was so public about the numerous complications he suffered since being admitted to the hospital. 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. Practically any medical issue could fall under the umbrella of a pre-existing condition in the pre-ACA days. 1. 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Unfortunately, things are going downhill at the moment, so I am asking again for all the prayers, mega-prayers, right now," she revealed, explaining to followers that she won't be able to appear on her daily Instagram Live video. A perfectly healthy 41 year old man! We know he's literally been thrown every curveball that he could be thrown," she said in a health update on her Instagram Stories. While Kloots did not disclose exactly what happened to Cordero, she did say in an Instagram Story post on late Tuesday night that her husband is having issues with an infection in his left lung. I'm sure he had some pre-existing condition, whether it was known or not; and his wife is just not saying so to tell a certain narrative and scare us. As actor Nick Cordero fights for his life, one of his Broadway co-stars is offering a way to help his family and help protect others from coronavirus. As he emerged from a coma in mid-May, the Waitress star showed positive signs that he escaped severe brain damage. For more information or to donate, click here. (@amandakloots) on May 8, 2020 at 5:58pm PDT. Nick Cordero passed at 11:40am today with his wife and mother by his side, Zach Braff, a longtime friend of Cordero who has been hosting Kloots and Elvis in his guest house, memorialized. He has no pre-existing conditions. Her lungs were so damaged by COVID-19 that she would have died without her blood being oxygenated outside her body on an ECMO machine. 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Kloots is currently asking fans to show their support by singing and dancing to Cordero's "Live Your Life" on social media using the hashtag #OffTheVent. 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!! Amanda Kloots wrote on Instagram: "God has. Broadway actor Nick Cordero's condition is going "a little downhill" after almost two months of battling the coronavirus, his wife said on Instagram on Wednesday.. Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, said the Tony-nominated actor "had a bad morning." "Unfortunately things are going a little downhill at the moment," she said through tears on her Instagram story. He was 41. Cordero, a Tony Award-winning actor who starred in the Broadway musicals Waitress and Rock of Ages, spent 42 days in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai hospital and needed his right leg amputated due to blood clots. Gayle King interview: Amanda Kloots has revealed that Nick Cordero's condition has taken a turn for the worse as the Broadway star continues to battle COVID-19. While Corderos cause of death was complications from COVID-19, his body had cleared of the virus by mid-April. I was thinking, hes the cutest Dad in the entire world!, A post shared by AK! Inside Matt Hancock's 41-hour battle to save his career when photo of 'a snog and heavy petting' with aide Will Vladimir Putin's empress pay the ultimate price for his war on the West? Kloots shared in a heartbreaking Instagram post on Thursday just exactly what her husband has gone through since he was hospitalized in late March. For the rest of June, Kloots continued posting Instagram updates about Corderos health and singing the Waitress song Live Your Life every day at 3 p.m. Pacific Standard Time a tradition begun after nurses played the song and his blood pressure improved. [10] He left Waitress to join the Broadway premiere of the musical A Bronx Tale, playing Sonny at the Longacre Theatre starting on November 3, 2016. 'I didnt even give him a kiss or a hug,' Amanda told the CBS This Morning host on Thursday. He had no pre-existing health conditions. One of my favorite pictures of Nick from our honeymoon in Italy! You may anticipate having a difficult time finding suitable health insurance because of pre-existing conditions or chronic illness that you or a family member have. [26][27][28][22], On July 5, 2020, after 95 days in the hospital, Cordero died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, at age 41. Amanda Kloots will be missing from The Talk stage after testing positive for COVID-19. [8] He won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical and a Theatre World Award for the role. Cordero who starred in Rock of Ages and Waitress and was nominated for a Tony for his role in Bullets Over Broadway has been in a medically induced coma since he was admitted to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Health or life insurance policies will often . Nick Cordero 's condition has taken a turn for the worse, according to his wife, Amanda Kloots. He also played the role of Dennis in Rock of Ages on Broadway in 2012 and on tour. A GoFundMe page has also been created to raise funds for Cordero's medical bills. Nick Cordero had people around the world praying for his recovery during his three-month-long battle with coronavirus before he died from complications on July 5. by Anonymous: 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. 'I just finished my daily visit to go stand outside [Cedars Sinai Hospital] and play Nick's song, and sing and pray and talk to him from afar. Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, he finished his education throughout the Ontario area prior to joining the band Lovemethod. she wrote, referring to the term hospital workers use to describe a coronavirus patient being discharged after recovery. Cordero was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario,[2] to a Canadian mother and a father from Costa Rica. Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. "Nick has had a bad morning. The performer tested negative for coronavirus, then tested positive in a later test. ', Assessment: The fitness instructor said her 41-year-old husband has 'holes in his lungs' to the point that doctors said he 'looks like's been a smoker for 50 years', Broadway star @iamNickCordero has been hospitalized since late March and on a ventilator because of complications from COVID-19. An update on Nick Cordero's condition from Amanda Kloots. ", "This journey with Nick has been the hardest thing weve ever had to go through. Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 - July 5, 2020) was a Canadian actor and singer. STAY HOME! Theres nothing like a baby sleeping on your chest he would say. I will love you forever and always my sweet man.. This is real. #wakeupnick, A post shared by AK! So, this isnt on the table for nick at the moment. 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. The Tony Award-nominated actors health issues began in late March. [1] 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. Prince Andrew has 'offered to manage prestigious Royal estates including Balmoral but King Charles has told PLATELL'S PEOPLE: Yes, Madonna toyboys are fun but not if you value your dignity. A medical illness or injury that you have before you start a new health care plan may be considered a pre-existing condition. [1] 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. Canadian Broadway star Nick Cordero's recent leg amputation due to complications from COVID-19 is an example of a constellation of things that can go wrong during severe bodily infections, say . He loved his family and loved being a father and husband. UV protection. Nick Cordero attends the 'Going In Style' New York Premiere at SVA Theatre on March 30, 2017. Anyone can read what you share. He was an actor, known for Going in Style (2017), Don Juan (2011) and Unpregnant (2020). For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from CDC, WHO, and local public health departments. $12.95. Live Your Life - Live at Feinstein's/54 Below is the recording of Nick Cordero's cabaret performance, directed and music directed by Emmy Award-winning Producer and Music Director, Michael J Moritz Jr. Mr. Cordero died at 41, after battling the coronavirus for more than three months. [20][21] He was admitted to a hospital on March 30, 2020, where he was later diagnosed with COVID-19 during the pandemic in Los Angeles. I couldnt agree more , A post shared by AK! 'This kinda came out of nowhere,' said the mother-of-one, adding that her husband 'is throwing us for some loops that's for sure'. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us.