Get well soon, Ben Askren.
Ben Askren Update
Ben Askren is a former MMA champion, wrestling legend, UFC star, coach, husband and father. Sadly, on June 7, Askren’s wife, Amy Askren, revealed that her husband Ben was sick with “severe pneumonia.” The illness led to Askren’s hospitalization and he has been under sedation ever since. Now, Askren’s wife took to her Facebook to provide a new update on his health today. She revealed that Askren, 40, remains “in limbo” and is “starting the evaluation process for lung transplant.”
I haven’t shared an update because Ben has been in limbo for a while and I was hoping to have him wake up and be the one to decide what to share. I’ve had some media people contact me that they are going to share an update and I would rather it come from me.
Ben is still on a ventilator and ecmo to support him while he heals. There are good days and bad, but on the good, they have been able to wean his sedation enough for him to open his eyes and squeeze hands. His body can’t handle coming off sedation too much yet. I’m still praying for a miracle with his current lungs, but they are currently starting the evaluation process for lung transplant.
Please pray for his continued healing, and if transplant is the solution, that he can get on the list quickly and easily. I know transplants are such a blessing and I’m overwhelmed at the thought of him receiving a gift like that. No one would take better care of that gift than Ben.
Thank you for every message and all of the support. Despite this awful situation, I’m feeling so blessed by the community we’re surrounded by. Give your loved ones a hug today and make sure you’re prepared situations like this. Ben is the healthiest guy I know and I never could have expected this.
Following his MMA career, Askren did have a boxing match against Jake Paul. In recent years, he’s been heavily involved in coaching at his Askren Wrestling Academy in Wisconsin. We wish Ben Askren the best in his recoveries and send well wishes to him and his family. We will provide updates as available.
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