Bam Margera

2023 - 1 - 7

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Bam Margera says he was “basically pronounced dead” after ... (NME.com)

'Jackass' star Bam Margera has confirmed that he was "basically pronounced dead" after developing seizures and contracting a blood infection.

He was previously [taken to rehab by police](https://www.nme.com/news/film/bam-margera-sent-to-rehab-by-police-after-emotional-disturbance-3059093) in September 2021 after an incident at a casino in Tampa Bay, Florida. An original suit saw him claim that the firing was a violation of his civil rights and alleged that it broke the terms of his contract. [The former MTV star completed a 12-month treatment plan](https://www.nme.com/news/film/jackass-star-bam-margera-completes-one-year-drug-and-alcohol-abuse-treatment-program-3228396) for alcohol and drug abuse earlier this year. [Margera recovered enough to attend an Amon Amarth gig](https://www.nme.com/news/music/bam-margera-joins-amon-amarth-on-stage-following-hospital-release-3369753) at SOMA in San Diego on December 16. “I basically was pronounced dead on Elvis’ birthday December 8,” he explained (though it’s worth noting Elvis was born on January 8). He explained that Covid sent his health into a tailspin, which resulted in him suffering five seizures after which he was placed in a hospital ICU ward on life support.

Bam Margera reveals he was "pronounced dead" after suffering 5 ... (The A.V. Club)

The actor was hospitalized with a severe case of pneumonia and spent some time on a ventilator. Margera says that his dire condition came as the result of an ...

Margera argued that he was “pressured” by Knoxville, Germaine, and producer Spike Jonze into signing the wellness agreement and had an Adderall prescription, but [dropped the charges](https://www.avclub.com/bam-margera-drops-johnny-knoxville-jackass-lawsuit-1848800262) in April 2022. “I did not know that I had gnarly COVID and my body was shutting down. The actor was hospitalized with a severe case of pneumonia and spent some time on a ventilator.

Bam Margera details 'gnarly' case of COVID-19: 'I basically was ... (USA TODAY)

Bam Margera told Steve-O about his December hospitalization where he experienced five seizures and was intubated.

[Steve-O](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/07/20/johnny-knoxville-steve-o-reunite-jackass-forever-trailer/8031392002/), who also appears in the "Jackass" franchise, recalled seeing the TMZ story about Margera's hospitalization with news he was on a ventilator and in critical but stable condition. this month before jumping over to Canada in mid-February.On Thursday, [he announced on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CnC3MxiP6AT/) that Margera would be joining him on the tour and opening his shows running from Jan. [Steve-O's "Bucket List" tour](https://www.steveo.com/pages/tour-dates), a multimedia stand-up comedy act which showcases his crazy stunts on film, kicks off in the U.S. Yeah, right.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/07/20/johnny-knoxville-steve-o-reunite-jackass-forever-trailer/8031392002/) [Margera's family shared the news](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl-ZLqIOeoz/) of his health scare on Margera's Instagram page on Dec. Margera said he then went to the hospital where he experienced a fifth seizure and had to be intubated. "I did not know that I had like gnarly COVID, my body was shutting down, and I went into four seizures and each one lasting 10 to 20 minutes."

Bam Margera says he was 'pronounced dead' after suffering seizure ... (CNN)

Bam Margera is recovering from a recent hospitalization for Covid-19.

I spent eight days in there,” he said. I was drinking the infected blood, which gave me pneumonia, as well.” “Basically, I was pronounced dead on December 8,” Margera recalled.

Jackass star Bam Margera reveals he was 'pronounced dead' after ... (The Independent)

'I did not know that I had gnarly Covid and my body was shutting down,' Margera said.