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UFC's Ben Askren Says He 'Died 4 Times' Due to Severe Pneumonia


UFC fighter Ben Askren revealed he 'died 4 times' and had a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia and significant health challenges

In a video filmed from his hospital bed and shared via Instagram on Wednesday, July 9, Aksren, 40, said he “died four times” and had a double lung transplant after falling seriously ill. Trista Sutter, Selena Gomez, Ellen DeGeneres and more stars have opened up about their unexpected illnesses and injuries — read more The mixed martial artist is now on the mend after undergoing a double lung transplant, however, he noted that he has lost a significant amount of weight while hospitalized.

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