Professional basketball player dies suddenly of heart attack, 28-year-old previously blamed COVID vaccines for myocarditis after collapsing on court



A professional Dominican basketball player reportedly died suddenly this week from a heart attack. Óscar Cabrera Adames had previously collapsed on the court during the game and subsequently blamed the COVID vaccine for his "damn myocarditis."

Cabrera collapsed on the court during a game in December 2021, when he was 26 years old. He fainted during the game in Spain and was transported to a local hospital.

"Óscar Cabrera, a Dominican player who is part of the Cantbasket club, is under observation at the Valdecilla Hospital, after suffering a syncope during the EBA League game that the Cantabrian team played against CB Santurzi, which led to the suspension of the match in the absence of 2.49 minutes for the conclusion of the first quarter," the report stated.

Fox News reported, "Following his death, social media posts surfaced in which Cabrera Adames suggested he developed the rare heart disease after he received two doses of a COVID vaccine."

Óscar Cabrera Adames allegedly wrote in a previous post on Instagram, "I got a damn myocarditis from taking a f***ing vaccine. (I got 2 doses of Pfizer) And I knew it! Many people warned me."

Cabrera said the COVID-19 vaccine was a requirement for him to play professional basketball, and that he had no pre-existing health conditions.

"But guess what? It was compulsory or I couldn’t work. I am an international professional athlete and I am playing in Spain," he reportedly said. "I have no health problem, nothing, not hereditary, no asthma, NOTHING! I suddenly collapsed to the ground in the middle of a match and almost died. I’m still recovering and I’ve had 11 different cardiology tests done and guess? They find nothing."

He purportedly added, "I have no cholesterol, no fat, nothing! 7% body fat 93% muscle. When they give me the diagnosis, they tell me that I won’t be able to play for at least 5 months until my heart goes down again and they can’t give me that medicine."

According to the American Heart Association, "Myocarditis is a serious though rare condition where inflammation develops in the myocardium, or middle muscular layer of the heart wall. Myocarditis can weaken the heart and its electrical system. As a result, the heart’s ability to pump blood declines. The condition may be acute and resolve quickly. Or it may be chronic, lasting longer than two weeks. In severe cases, myocarditis may lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or death."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, "Cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have rarely been observed following receipt of COVID-19 vaccines used in the United States. Evidence from multiple monitoring systems in the United States and around the globe support a causal association between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (i.e., Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) and myocarditis and pericarditis."

Citing a study, NBC News reported last month, "An overactive immune response to the mRNA COVID vaccines may be the culprit in rare cases of heart inflammation seen in some young men after they receive the shot."

On Thursday, Cabrera suddenly died at age 28 while reportedly undergoing a stress test at a health center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Dominican sports commentator Héctor Gómez said of Cabrera's sudden death on Instagram, "Basketball player Óscar Cabrera has just died of a heart attack while performing a stress test, at the age of 28."

Outkick reported, "During the test, a medical professional attaches electrodes to the patient’s chest. These electrodes connect to a machine that records the electrical activity of the heart (ECG). By watching this screen, doctors can record the heartbeat while the patient exercises. But this stress test was too much for Cabrera, and it caused a heart attack."

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Former Alabama star running back Ahmaad Galloway dies suddenly at 42



Former Alabama star running back Ahmaad Galloway died suddenly this week at the age of 42.

Galloway was an eighth-grade English teacher at Compton-Drew Middle School in St. Louis, Missouri. When Galloway unexpectantly did not show up for work, the school contacted authorities. Police conducted a welfare check and found the former football star dead in his apartment on Monday.

Compton-Drew Middle School principal Susan Reid told WVTM-TV, "Ahmaad was always on time, very responsible, so we knew something might be wrong. There wasn't anything disrupted at Ahmaad’s apartment, so we are thinking that it could have been a medical issue."

"The medical examiner is working to find out how Ahmaad died," Reid said of Galloway's sudden death. "The family is coming together from different parts of the country before deciding on funeral arrangements."

Galloway's official cause of death was not revealed as of yet.

Galloway is survived by his two children, Austin and Aubrey.

Reid said the door to Galloway’s classroom would be kept shut out of respect.

Kimberley Slaughter, Galloway’s sister, said of her brother, "Ahmaad was always quiet and humble. My brother loved football growing up and later loved his children Austin and Aubrey."

Galloway's cousin, Monaco Houston, revealed, "Growing up he always said that he was going to reach the NFL, and he did. He had a quiet smile – he was very shy. As he grew, he was always great with kids – he was loved very much."

Former Crimson Tide linebacker Marvin Constant said, "We talked frequently about life, not football. We talked just a week ago and he sounded great. We have been very close since 2002 when we spent time together rehabbing our knee injuries."

Former Alabama offensive lineman Griff Redmill said, "When Ahmaad arrived at Bama, he was humble, yet mature beyond his years. He was mature and very put together — I knew right away that he was a person that could be my friend for life."

The Tennessee native played football at the University of Alabama for four years. Between 1999 and 2002, Galloway racked up 1,830 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns for the Crimson Tide. However, Galloway suffered a season-ending knee injury in his senior year that limited him to only four games.

Despite the disappointing senior season, Galloway was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 2003 NFL Draft. Galloway's previous knee injury sidelined him in his first year in the NFL.

Upon recovering from his injury, Galloway played for the Scottish Claymores in the NFL Europe league. Galloway was traded to the San Diego Chargers, but never played a down in the NFL. Galloway last played professional football in 2005 with the Frankfurt Galaxy in Europe.

16-year-old girl collapsed and died suddenly during flag football game after suffering a 'medical emergency'



A high school student collapsed and died suddenly during a flag football game in Nevada after suffering from chest problems.

Ashari Hughes experienced a "medical emergency" during her flag football game at Desert Oasis High School in Las Vegas on Thursday. In the middle of the game, the 16-year-old girl went to the sidelines to take a break after experiencing chest issues, according to a family member. Ashari then suddenly collapsed.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that registered nurse Aphelia Phifer-Hill allegedly ran onto the field to administer CPR on Hughes.

"Today was the first time ever, in my 26 years of nursing that I had to do CPR on a kid," Phifer-Hill wrote on Facebook.

A defibrillator was used to help Ashari regain a heartbeat, but the sophomore student never recovered and was pronounced dead at the St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson.

\u201cThe community is mourning the loss of 16-year-old Ashari Hughes. The Desert Oasis High School student died after a medical emergency during a flag football game. Here are a few photos provided to News 3 by her family. Those who knew Ashari only had kind words to say.\n\n@News3LV\u201d
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Desert Oasis High School Principal Ian Salzman announced Ashari's death in a letter to parents, "With deepest sympathy, I write to inform you of the recent passing of one of our students. It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that the student passed away. The school and the entire district mourn the loss of this young life."

Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara said in a statement, "When a tragedy occurs, it affects not only that school but the entire Clark County School District family, and we grieve with the students, staff, and families affected by this loss."

A family member of Ashari informed KVVU-TV that the student-athlete was "experiencing ongoing heart problems and the family was consulting with a cardiologist." A doctor previously cleared Hughes to play sports. However, Ashari continued to have health issues, and the family was reportedly planning on discontinuing sports until her heart condition improved.

Fox News reported, "Thursday's game was going to be Hughes' last until her heart issues subsided, the family said. She was scheduled to have a doctor's appointment on Friday."

A GoFundMe was launched by the family.

"As a family, we are thankful. Ashari was 16 years old and was playing the game she loves, football," the crowdfunding campaign said. "Little did we know this would be her final sophomore game."

"She was passionate, loving, and determined," the GoFundMe said of Ashari. "She loved music, dancing, and bringing around all the people she loved. She called football the real love of her life! She loved hard and was loved by many. She will be missed by all of us."

The GoFundMe campaign raised more than $35,000 at the time of publication.

The teen's sudden death came just days after Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field during Monday night's NFL game. Hamlin has made a miraculous recovery in recent days.

KLAS-TV news interviewed Desert Oasis High School students to get their reactions to the tragic and sudden death of Ashari Hughes.

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