Celebrity News July 27, 2023
LeBron James’ Son Bronny Released from Hospital as Doctor Gives Update on His Health
UPDATE: TMZ has released 911 audio from the day of Bronny's cardiac arrest. The caller insists, "Get an ambulance here now!" as the operator tells him to "get next to him" and confirms "help is already on the way." Listen here.
Bronny James, son of LeBron James and wife Savannah, is home after suffering a cardiac arrest earlier this week.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Group doctor Merije Chukumerije told TMZ in a statement that the 18-year-old was released from the hospital and his treatment was a success.
Chukumerije explained, "Although his workup will be ongoing we are hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response, resilience, and his family and community support."
They physician added that the teen was "fully conscious, neurologically intact and stable" when he arrived at Cedars.
Earlier in the day, LeBron broke his silence on his son’s health.
LeBron James Speaks Out Following Son Bronny’s Cardiac Arrest
View StoryJames posted on Twitter, “I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers. We feel you and I’m so grateful. Everyone doing great. We have or family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we’re ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us! #JamesGang”
Previously, sources told TMZ Sports that someone called 911 from USC’s Galen Center around 9:30 a.m. on Monday. Emergency services rushed to the scene where Bronny was unconscious and took him to the hospital.
A family spokesperson later shared with the site, "Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU. We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information."
The spokesperson went on, "LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes."
Bronny was a high school superstar basketball player at Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, CA, and it was revealed in May that he would attend USC. He is expected to go on to play for the NBA like his famous dad.