He is survived by Kloots and their 1-year-old son, Elvis. He was an incredible actor and musician. 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. Thank you for your prayers, I will pray for you! I will love you forever and always my sweet man," she concluded. Cordero was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario,[2] to a Canadian mother and a father from Costa Rica. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from CDC, WHO, and local public health departments. 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. The Matrix and Lord of the Rings actor was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 13, and has been open about dealing with the seizures that have occurred throughout his life. [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. Since Cordero's death, Kloots has gone on to become a host on The Talk. Published on June 10, 2021 11:35 PM. 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. "My darling husband passed away this morning. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from the CDC, WHO and local public health departments. "I just want to jump in his bed and hug him and grab him and squeeze him, but you know, you have to be very careful with everything that's going on, so I grab his hand and I massage his hand and I hold his hand, and I'm waiting for the day that he holds my hand back.". For more information or to donate, click here. "God has another angel in heaven now," his wife wrote on Instagram. Corderos wife, Amanda Kloots, celebrity fitness trainer and mother of their 1-year-old son, Elvis Eduardo, confirmed the news via Instagram. He is survived by his wife Amanda Kloots, whom he wed in September 2017, and their 1-year-old son Elvis Eduardo. "One thing goes right and then another thing goes wrong and that thing that was wrong goes right but then the thing that was right goes wrong," she said. My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. FOLLOW GUIDELINES! "My heart breaks today. 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I have a mortgage. He is going on day 75 in the ICU.". He has said that his symptoms included weight loss and thirst. Zach Braff, Cordero's close friend and Bullets Over Broadway co-star, told fans on Twitter he tried to get the Television Academy to include him, but they declined to. Over the course of his career, Cordero also set his sights on projects outside of Broadway. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Amanda Kloots is reliving some of her favorite moments captured by Nick Cordero, who died on Sunday from coronavirus (COVID-19) complications at the age of 41 . Biden ends COVID vaccine mandates for feds, international flyers, Public Health Inc. out to 'slow the spread' of truth of its betrayal, Texas AG's COVID-19 vax investigation could stick it to Big Pharma execs, died of complications from the coronavirus. [4], Cordero's acting debut was in the title role in the off-Broadway production of The Toxic Avenger. We sang it to him today, holding his hands. "But I'm determined to keep his voice alive," she told the Times. Broadway star Nick Cordero has died after a months-long battle with the coronavirus. He was an incredible actor and musician. 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. On April 18, 2020, his right leg was amputated due to a blood clot as a result of complications from his illness. On Thursday, she shared a message she received from a frontline worker, who wore a shirt reading "Hooray for Health Heroes" in honor of Cordero and others who have died during the pandemic. April 27, 2023. He is very weak so even just opening his eyes is a struggle, but it is happening. Published on July 6, 2020 11:13 AM. Cordero's muscles had begun to atrophy due to his lack of movement, resulting in a significant 65 lbs. It was very scary. She described to Gayle King how hard it was for her that she couldn't do more than hold his hand. His wife Amanda Kloots told People magazine that she got a COVID-19 vaccine dose on Friday. Clearly, the Canada native had an itch to expand his acting skills since he has 10 television credits to his name on IMDb. I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. Jay Cutler. 6 of 40. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. Days later, the father of one "ended up getting an infection in his lungs" that spread to his blood, causing him to go into "a little bit of a septic shock" after developing a fever, according to Kloots. At the time, his wife said that he was "extremely weak, so weak that he cant close his mouth" but "following commands, which means his mental status is coming back. . Ive been told to say goodbye," Kloots wrote on Instagram. In the end, Kloots announced her husband's death on the platform that drew thousands to his fight, mourning the life they had together. Many people plagued by the coronavirus have debilitating symptoms for months, even after being discharged from the hospital. Kloots, a former Broadway dancer who is now a celebrity trainer, has been using her Instagram account to post updates on Cordero's condition. This disease does not only effect old people. Sometimes even he won't survive through the night, but he has," Kloots told CBS This Morning. Cases like his, experts said, are growing. 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. But once someone becomes critically ill, a lot goes out the window.. These concerns are growing more pressing as the average age of coronavirus patients trends down in states like Arizona, Florida and Texas. On July 5, 2020, Broadway star Nick Cordero passed away at 41 years old due to "complications caused by coronavirus," per E! A perfectly healthy 41 year old man! You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. But every day, something new happens.. 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. This was the last episode of the year, and featured the returns of Sami Gayle as Nicky and Tony Terraciano as Jack. But the good news became increasingly scarce. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from CDC, WHO, and local public health departments. Cordero died at age 41 from COVID-19-related complications after more than three months in the hospital. An outpouring of tributes followed his death, with Hollywood and Broadway mourning the late theater star alongside those who had followed his battle with the virus via Kloots posts. In 2017, he portrayed Victor Lugo in " Out of the Blue " and " Heavy Is the Head ", the fourth and ninth episodes of the eighth season of the CBS police procedural drama Blue Bloods. 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He spent six weeks in a medically induced coma. I haven't even tried to wrap my head around that yet. Kind, smart, compassionate, assertive and always eager to listen to my crazy ideas or call yet another doctor for me for a second opinion. Updated on: July 6, 2020 / 7:15 PM But since being diagnosed in 2009, he's managed to reduce his leukemia to a microscopic level. Harper: 336 pages, $28. He said, I love you, they have decided to put me on a ventilator with a breathing tube and Im gonna go unconscious and I dont know when Ill wake up, and I dont know when Ill be able to talk to you again, Kloots told BuzzFeed News. Nick is a fighter and has not given up. At last, on May 12, after over a month in intensive care, two mini strokes, a septic infection, lung fungus and having a temporary pacemaker put in, Cordero woke up from his coma. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. His wife, Amanda Kloots, who provided regular updates to the public on Nick's condition since he fell ill and who announced his passing on July 5, has said her husband had no health issues before falling ill in late March. Andy Towle July 6, 2020 6. [3] He graduated from Westdale Secondary School in Hamilton[2] and attended Ryerson University in Toronto for two years before dropping out to perform in the band Lovemethod. There are not many doctors like you. In early May, Cordero underwent a tracheostomy procedure to help remove him from a ventilator. She waited at a site in LA and received a dose that would've otherwise been discarded, she said. He went to the ER on March 30th and intubated on a ventilator on April 1. Mr. Cordero died at 41, after battling the coronavirus for more than three months. They are not one-size-fits-all. ET and will feature another Broadway star, Ali Stroker. [11] For this role, Cordero was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical in 2017. We didn't kiss goodbye. Copyright 2023 Distractify. Nick Cordero, a musical theater actor whose imposing height 6 feet 5 inches and effortless charm brought him a series of tough-guy roles on Broadway, died on Sunday in Los . Kloots was teaching fitness classes in New York, but Cordero thought his career could blossom in Los Angeles, the Times reported. So the right leg will be amputated today. Cordero survived the surgery and remained in intensive care while recuperating. Cordero was diagnosed with COVID-19 and hospitalized on March 30. 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.". But whats clear so far is this: Young people are definitely not immune to this disease., In Nick Corderos Death, a Reminder of Covid-19s Unknowns, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/health/coronavirus-nick-cordero-underlying-conditions.html. After being admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles on March 30, he was determined to be in critical condition, was put on a ventilator and underwent treatment with dialysis and a specialized heart-lung bypass machine, called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO. Kim Kardashian-West: Psoriasis. She became an viral star in the process, and Cordero a face in many ways of the horrors coronavirus could bring. [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. 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. However, in late March, his symptoms worsened and Cordero began experiencing trouble breathing. I ask God for a miracle and my Dad reminded me that God is answering my prayer everyday because he is still with us! Thank you @cedarssinai We will get our CODE ROCKY! [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. 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. 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. "Thank you to Lorraine for being on the front lines, for all you do every day. Thank you for showing the world that you feel safe getting the vaccine. 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. While . 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. After I shared my story on Instagram, people worldwidefrom Boston to Bangkokstarted praying for Nick. [16][17], On September 3, 2017, Cordero married dancer Amanda Kloots in a formal ceremony. Bring awareness to his story. Heartbreak washed over Broadway and beyond upon the recent death of actor Nick Cordero, who spent three turbulent months in the hospital after contracting COVID-19. 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 . This week's Blue Bloods ended with a brief tribute to Broadway actor Nick Cordero, who died in July following a three-month battle with complications of the coronavirus. 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. But for people of any age, diabetes, immune disorders, obesity and chronic diseases that affect the heart, lungs and kidneys are among the conditions thought to raise the risk of severe disease and death. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. Cordero was hospitalized three months ago for what doctors initially said was pneumonia, but Kloots posted on Instagram on April 1 that they believed he had been misdiagnosed and had COVID-19. Researchers do not yet fully understand who is at greatest risk of serious disease. Larry King. With God on our side anything can happen!". He has said that his symptoms included weight loss and thirst. Nick Cordero Dead: Broadway & TV Star Dies of Coronavirus Complications at 41. 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. And as long as he's in there and fighting, I'll continue to fight with him.". Initially, Cordero was put on a ventilator since he was having trouble breathing, People reported in March 2020. Researchers have only known of this novel coronavirus since late 2019, so studies of its effects on different populations are still ongoing. In early May, Cordero underwent a tracheostomy procedure to help remove him from a ventilator. Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 July 5, 2020) was a Canadian actor and singer. 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 have a son that is one years old that I want to send to college one day, or at least give him whatever I can. Davidson experiences severe stomach pain due to the inflammatory bowel disorder. 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. Elvis and I will miss him in everything we do, everyday," she wrote on Instagram Sunday. That is not what Nick would want me to do. But Covid doesnt care about the purity of your soul, or the goodness in your heart.. Youre a diamond in the rough," Kloots continued. Nick Cordero had no underlying conditions before dying of coronavirus complications. He also went into septic shock, had a lung infection and had a temporary pacemaker put in. 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.

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