Celebrity News July 27, 2023
LeBron James Speaks Out Following Son Bronny’s Cardiac Arrest
UPDATE: Bronny James has been released from the hospital and a doctor released a statement. Read more here.
LeBron James is breaking his silence after son Bronny, 18, suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this week.
James 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 our 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”
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 our 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…
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 27, 2023 @KingJames
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."
LeBron James’ Son Bronny Suffers Cardiac Arrest at Basketball Workout
View StoryThe 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.