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15. He was 71, drank a lot, and was just on a long flight

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 07:40 PM

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An aortic dissection seems very likely.

And while they come on quickly, they do not have to be instantaneous.

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Aortic Dissection + Niece Phone Call? [View all] Prairie Gates Sunday OP

I could be wrong canetoad Sunday #1

I had the same recollection. Raven123 Sunday #2

It's what killed John Ritter and yes, that's what killed her also. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sunday #3

I experienced a Spontaneous Arterial Dissection. yardwork Sunday #4

You were damned lucky! Attilatheblond Sunday #6

Yes! Mine was in a small artery. yardwork Sunday #8

Ayo that's amazin' Prairie Gates Sunday #10

There's a typo in my post. I'll correct. yardwork Sunday #19

You're very lucky spinbaby Sunday #21

I'm very sorry for your loss. yardwork Sunday #9

Reminds me of my grandma Sympthsical Sunday #7

Almost exactly the same scenario Prairie Gates Sunday #14

Both my mom and grandmother died of this LeftInTX Yesterday #22

Chest pains is one of the possible symptomps. LisaL Sunday #11

As a PSA, I always mention that women's symptoms can be different. yardwork Sunday #20

And by the way, he didn't manage to unlock the door. LisaL Sunday #12

Already stated in the OP Prairie Gates Sunday #13

He was 71, drank a lot, and was just on a long flight Peppertoo Sunday #15

I 100% believe that he died of an aortic dissection Prairie Gates Sunday #17

Why would his niece be en route to South Carolina? He was in DC. onenote Sunday #16

Thanks, my bad....correcting in the OP Prairie Gates Sunday #18