Nick Cordero, Broadway Actor Whose Public COVID-19 Battle Lasted Months, Dies at 41. You are truly missed my friend. I insist that he CAN do this! I wish I would walk into his room and he was able to give me a big smile and hold my hand. The diabetes could go with the amputation. I will love you forever and always my sweet man," she concluded. A 95-day heartbreaking and inspiring journey ended in tragedy on Sunday when Nick Cordero surrounded by his family, including his ever-supportive wife . she wrote. Cordero died in July 2020 after suffering severe complications from COVID-19. [15] In March 2020 Cordero moved to Los Angeles to work in a production of Rock of Ages. Nick Cordero had no underlying health conditions before his coronavirus diagnosis. "That is a long road away and a lot of things would have to line up in order for Nick to be a candidate for that.". Doctors and nurses are still learning, too, Dr. Tien said. Cordero was best known for his Tony-nominated performance in Bullets Over Broadway, but while working in New York, the Canadian-born performer played Victor Lugo in three episodes of Blue Bloods. [18] Their son was born in 2019. ", The mother of one recently spoke about how her husband's fighting spirit. On April 10, Kloots shared that her husband was fighting for his life, and the following day, she spoke about his worsening health. Diseases are complicated. [24] By May 1, 2020, he had major lung damage including "holes in his lungs" and lung scarring. Hollywood writers going on strike over fair pay in streaming era, Fish contaminated with "forever chemicals" found in nearly every state, Missing teens may be among 7 bodies found in Oklahoma, authorities say, Gordon Lightfoot, "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" singer, dies at 84, CBS News Poll: How GOP primary race could be Trump v. 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Mr. Cordero fell into an age bracket with a Covid-19 death rate estimated at 0.4 percent of confirmed cases, compared with nearly 15 percent for those over 80. Cordero died at age 41 from COVID-19-related complications after more than three months in the hospital. He had a quintuple bypass in 1987 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1999 and lung cancer in 2017. We were friends first and then fell in love, she wrote of her relationship with Cordero on Instagram. ET. Amanda Kloots, whose husband Nick Cordero died of Covid-19 last year, responded to criticism over her announcement that she is dating again. "I cannot begin to thank everyone enough for the outpour of love , support and help weve received these last 95 days. 12/ 16 . "I finally came to a place of, 'This is marriage, you have to compromise.'". Nick Cordero, a musical theater actor whose imposing height 6 feet 5 inches and effortless charm brought him a series of tough-guy roles on Broadway, died on Sunday in Los . And as long as he's in there and fighting, I'll continue to fight with him.". You have no idea how much you lifted my spirits at 3pm everyday as the world sang Nicks song, Live Your Life. Getty/Randy Holmes. Cordero and Kloots have a 1-year-old son, Elvis. The couple stayed in Cordero's best friend Zach Braff's guest house when they moved in 2019 and then the pandemic hit, and the Broadway star contracted COVID-19. 6 of 40. By Amanda Kloots and Anna Kloots. Is a disease one size fits all? He is struggling. There are not many doctors like you. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Nick is a fighter and has not given up. He has said that his symptoms included weight loss and thirst. Andy Towle July 6, 2020 6. Harper: 336 pages, $28. Initially, Cordero was put on a ventilator since he was having trouble breathing, People reported in March 2020. Zach Braff, Cordero's close friend and Bullets Over Broadway co-star, told fans on Twitter he tried to get the Television Academy to include him, but they declined to. PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMe to raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. He could not get out of bed, so tired, no energy, that was really his only symptom, she told BuzzFeed News at the time. However, it appears his complications and eventual death are an example of how unpredictable and serious this virus is, even to previously healthy people. He has said that his symptoms included weight loss and thirst. Cordero made his debut on stage in the off-Broadway showThe Toxic Avengerin 2009, per Entertainment Weekly. Researchers do not yet fully understand who is at greatest risk of serious disease. "I received this message today and thought it was so special," Kloots wrote. Cordero starred in the musical adaptation of the Woody Allen film "Bullets Over Broadway" in 2014, for which he earned a Tony nomination. We had some great news this morning. Article continues below advertisement. Amanda Kloots is reliving some of her favorite moments captured by Nick Cordero, who died on Sunday from coronavirus (COVID-19) complications at the age of 41 . That is not what Nick would want me to do. The singer, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 16, has been a leading voice in raising awareness for Type 1 diabetes with the charity organization Beyond Type 1. "Ive been told it would take a miracle. Nick was such a bright light. [30] On September 2, 2021, the Broadway production of Waitress paid tribute to Cordero, with Kloots and the show's cast performing his single "Live Your Life". Last month, she recounted how she'd been told to say goodbye to him multiple times, but refused to give up on her husband. But instead of feeling defeated, I turn to feeling determined!" Nick was such a bright light. Getty/Donato Sardella. He was 41. I took him to Cedars-Sinai, and he stayed overnight, Kloots, a celebrity trainer, told The Post in early May. But the good news became increasingly scarce. News.. His wife, Amanda Kloots, shared the heartbreaking news on . 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As a result, Kloots started her own class called The Rope in New York City in April 2016, and the following year she tied the knot with Cordero. NEW YORK Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero has had his right leg amputated after suffering complications from the coronavirus, his wife says. Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. "There's so many cords everywhere," she said. The Tony Award-nominated actors health issues began in late March. Advanced age and a shortlist of medical conditions do seem to play a role, Dr. Essien, the health equity researcher, said. Nick had minor blood infections last month according to his widow, who says the infections caused problems with blood pressure. Kim Kardashian-West: Psoriasis. Broadway star Nick Cordero has died after a months-long battle with the coronavirus. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your . A perfectly healthy 41 year old man! The co-host of The Talk, 39, revealed during Friday's episode that she had recently begun "dating again" about a year after her husband Nick Cordero died due to complications from COVID-19. His wife, Amanda Kloots, frequently kept fans up to date on every development during his health battle. She described to Gayle King how hard it was for her that she couldn't do more than hold his hand. "He had no pre-existing health conditions. Randy Jackson. Latino and African-American residents of the United States are three times as likely to become infected by the coronavirus as white Americans, and are nearly twice as likely to die from the virus. PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMe to raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. Our thoughts are with Kloots and Cordero's family and friends during this difficult time. My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. While . "But hes awake and hes in there. The "Rock of Ages," "Waitress" and "Bullets Over Broadway" star was 41. She revealed that she had to have a kidney transplant to save her life. Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero had been hospitalized for over 90 days fighting COVID-19. In early May, Cordero underwent a tracheostomy procedure to help remove him from a ventilator. Over the course of 13 weeks, the Tony Award-nominated star woke up from a medically-induced coma and underwent a leg amputation due to COVID-19 complications, Associate Editor, Human Interest - PEOPLE. One avenue of research may involve sequencing the genomes of young patients who did not have underlying health conditions to determine whether they have genetic markers in common that may have led to their severe reactions. What officials say, AstraZeneca: New COVID drug may guard against all variants of concern, Many seniors now eligible to get another COVID booster, Biden signs bill ending COVID-19 national emergency, Many U.S. soldiers packed on pounds during pandemic, making 10,000 obese. They are not one-size-fits-all. However, as the saying goes: When one door closes, another opens, and that certainly rang true for Kloots. This singer went public with his type 1 diabetes in 2007. He was 41. Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 July 5, 2020) was a Canadian actor and singer. He can answer questions with yes or no with his eyes.". Getty Nick Cordero attends HBO's premiere of 'Mr. She maintained hope for a recovery until the end. I have a mortgage. We are by no means out of the woods yet, there are still concerns with other things, but this news today on his mental status is a win!! The recent father, 41, had no underlying conditions, his wife Amanda Kloots has said, and his health struggles lasted long after he repeatedly tested negative for the virus. On July 5, 2020, Broadway star Nick Cordero passed away at 41 years old due to "complications caused by coronavirus," per E! All Rights Reserved. [23], On April 18, 2020, his right leg was amputated due to a blood clot as a result of complications from his illness. In the end, Kloots announced her husband's death on the platform that drew thousands to his fight, mourning the life they had together. Nick was such a bright light. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. He was an incredible actor and musician. All the love and support that was coming my way helped me feel like I wasn't alone, and the innate kindness of people during a pandemic continued to amaze me. He also went into septic shock, had a lung infection and had a temporary pacemaker put in. But for people of any age, diabetes, immune disorders, obesity and chronic diseases that affect the heart, lungs and kidneys are among the conditions thought to raise the risk of severe disease and death. She also said that doctors hoped to be able to take Cordero off of a ventilator in the coming days. He did not feel supported by me. We didn't hug. After he was sedated in the ICU for 18 days, his leg was amputated. 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Due to the severity of his COVID-19 illness and eventual death, some wonder if Nick Cordero had underlying health conditions before getting the coronavirus. I have no idea what Nick's hospital bills are going to be. Kloots said that she "learned to appreciate his music too late," and still feels regretful about her marriage to Cordero. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband. After being admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles on March 30, he was determined to be in critical condition, was put on a ventilator and underwent treatment with dialysis and a specialized heart-lung bypass machine, called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. Then, the next day, Kloots got candid about the realities of her husband's condition while addressing some "negativity" she's been seeing on her social media, explaining that she has continued to focus on her business amid Cordero's hospitalization because she's unsure "if he'll be ever able to work again. The 72-year-old NBA star has to take daily meds for his blood disease. He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth. Thank you for your prayers, I will pray for you! "Life can definitely throw you some ups and downs, but one thing I've learned is how strong you become from the lowest times in your life," she told Time. The next episode does not air until Friday, Jan. 8 at 10 p.m. He lost consciousness, he lost his pulse and they had to resuscitate him. Broadway star Nick Cordero dies at 41 after coronavirus struggle highlighted by wife Amanda Kloots. A persistent lung infection and prolonged reliance on a ventilator caused many complications. The Chicago Bears quarterback was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2008 after he lost 35 pounds and felt like he had no energy, according to reports. My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. Nick Cordero, the Broadway actor who found a multitude of new worldwide fans who rallied behind . Sometimes even he won't survive through the night, but he has," Kloots told CBS This Morning. He was 41. He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth.". , From late March 2020 when Cordero was first hospitalized until his passing, Kloots kept her social media followers updated on the ups and downs her husband was experiencing while he battled the virus. As I sang the last line to him, 'they'll give you hell but dont you light them kill your light not without a fight. Nick Cordero had no underlying conditions before dying of coronavirus complications. [12] Also in 2017, he portrayed Victor Lugo in "Out of the Blue" and "Heavy Is the Head", the fourth and tenth episodes of the eighth season of the CBS police procedural drama Blue Bloods. Cordero began undergoing stem-cell treatment in early June. "A 99% chance that he would be needing that in order to live the kind of life that I know my husband would want to live," Kloots said. Nick is 41 years old. However, Nick's struggle which led to multiple complications that required doctors to amputate his right leg seemed to have occurred despite a lack of the pre-existing conditions present in many of the most severe and fatal cases. Article continues below advertisement. If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from . Corderos wife, Amanda Kloots, celebrity fitness trainer and mother of their 1-year-old son, Elvis Eduardo, confirmed the news via Instagram. 16 of 40. These facts are why she was so public about the numerous complications he suffered since being admitted to the hospital. [1] He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as Cheech in the 2014 Broadway musical Bullets Over Broadway and was twice nominated for Drama Desk Awards. Bring awareness to his story. In 2017, he portrayed Victor Lugo in " Out of the Blue " and " Heavy Is the Head ", the fourth and ninth episodes of the eighth season of the CBS police procedural drama Blue Bloods. Nick Cordero and Amanda Kloots married in 2017 and welcomed son Elvis in 2019. One of those life-threatening complications Nick suffered is blood clotting, which doctors tried to combat with blood thinners. "Is this defeating? / CBS News. I have bills. However, hours later, she shared that doctors decided to put in a temporary pacemaker after Cordero began experiencing irregular heartbeats. Cordero was diagnosed with COVID-19 and hospitalized on March 30. My darling husband passed away this morning. Broadway star Nick Cordero has died after a months-long battle with the coronavirus. Fans across the world, new and old, had cheered the Tony-nominated Broadway actor for weeks as he first went into the ICU in late March and eventually woke up from a medically induced coma. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. But in its fight to suppress the foreign invader, the immune system also attacks the lungs, which might lead to the severe damage doctors have been seeing on scans, as well as the acute respiratory distress, clotting, and other issues. STAY HOME! He was hospitalized with COVID-19 in late December 2019 and died Jan. 23, 2021. He was 41. Davidson experiences severe stomach pain due to the inflammatory bowel disorder. On March 26, while changing his son Elvis diaper, he fainted. He went to the ER on March 30th and intubated on a ventilator on April 1. Amanda Kloots is opening up about her marriage to late actor Nick Cordero . Nick's doctor sees it. Cordero was diagnosed with COVID-19 and hospitalized on March 30. He also played the role of Dennis in Rock of Ages on Broadway in 2012 and on tour. While Corderos health initially stabilized in the hospital, in the second week of April, Corderos health took a turn. At the time, Kloots was still married to her first husband, who she divorced when she was 32. They may think that I dont fully understand his condition because Im smiling and singing in his room everyday. Where there is faith, there is hope. The good news was, sadly, short-lived, after a lung infection proved more enduring than anticipated, and a double lung transplant became likely necessary. "I had never planned for it to be more than that, but I quickly found it was something I loved doing." Nick had minor blood infections last month according to his widow, who says the infections caused problems with blood pressure. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband. Throughout his battle with COVID-19, Kloots encouraged fans to sing Cordero's song "Live Your Life" daily at 3 p.m. Amanda Kloots is sharing how she's . The actor has said his poor diet and lifestyle choices in his youth may have contributed to his 2013 diabetes diagnosis. In mid-April, the Waitress actor had his right leg amputated to fix a blood flow issue. As he emerged from a coma in mid-May, the Waitress star showed positive signs that he escaped severe brain damage. However, in late March, his symptoms worsened and Cordero began experiencing trouble breathing. I cannot begin to thank everyone enough for the outpour of love , support and help weve received these last 95 days. Kloots revealed on March 31 that her husband was in intensive care and having a hard time breathing after being diagnosed with pneumonia. They had a very hard time getting him back., Hours later, she learned that her husband had to go undergo emergency surgery, as a machine he had been placed on to help support his heart and lungs was stopping blood flow to his right leg., After making it out of surgery alive, Cordero remained in very critical condition.. (@amandakloots) Amanda Kloots has responded to social media followers who took issue with the fitness pro getting vaccinated following the death of her husband, Nick Cordero . These concerns are growing more pressing as the average age of coronavirus patients trends down in states like Arizona, Florida and Texas. Broadway star Nick Cordero is "doing okay" after undergoing a tracheostomy procedure amid his battle with COVID-19, according to his wife, fitness trainer Amanda Kloots. She maintained hope for a recovery until the end. Faith that is small as a mustard seed sometimes, but that is all you need sometimes," she continued. Kloots and Cordero met while working on the 2014 musical Bullets Over Broadway, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 July 5, 2020) was a Canadian actor and singer. But since being diagnosed in 2009, he's managed to reduce his leukemia to a microscopic level. ", In June, after 79 days of not being able to visit Cordero in the hospital due to coronavirus safety guidelines and visitor restrictions, Kloots was finally able to visit her husband at the L.A. hospital and shared a photo of them holdings hands at his bedside. They are not one-size-fits-all. I fight and I will continue to fight for Nick every single day. By May 1, 2020, he had major lung damage including "holes in his lungs," and had a tracheostomy tube placed. She leaned on her faith instead and wrote on Instagram that she got her strength from Cordero himself. On Thursday, she shared a message she received from a frontline worker, who wore a shirt reading "Hooray for Health Heroes" in honor of Cordero and others who have died during the pandemic. Jackson was also at risk because diabetes ran in his family, and African-Americans are more likely than whites to get the condition. He now wears an insulin pump, tracks his blood sugar, and has called his condition "manageable." The reality star has been very open about the autoimmune disorder that produces scaly, red patches on her skin. Nick Cordero, a Broadway actor who had admirers across the world rallying for his recovery, has died after a battle with Covid-19, according to his wife, Amanda Kloots. At last, on May 12, after over a month in intensive care, two mini strokes, a septic infection, lung fungus and having a temporary pacemaker put in, Cordero woke up from his coma. Zach Braff, Viola Davis, Daniel Dae Kim, Florence Pugh, Billy Eichner, Sarah Paulson, Matthew A. Cherry, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ben Stiller, Mark Hamill and . He was everyones friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. Elvis and I will miss him in everything we do, everyday." Get to know Amanda Kloots' late husband, Nick Cordero, and find out how they met, when they got married, if they had children, and how he tragically died in 2020. Therefore, We took him off the blood thinners, but that again was going to cause the clotting in the right leg. Heartbreak washed over Broadway and beyond upon the recent death of actor Nick Cordero, who spent three turbulent months in the hospital after contracting COVID-19. This is real. Despite his relatively young age and fitness, the Broadway star suffered numerous complications after falling ill and, after more than 90 days of fighting, he eventually lost his battle on July 5 at age 41. "But I'm determined to keep his voice alive," she told the Times. Kind, smart, compassionate, assertive and always eager to listen to my crazy ideas or call yet another doctor for me for a second opinion. 13 of 40. Nick Cordero passed away from COVID-19 in 2020, and his three-year-old son is just starting to learn what that means. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Randi's COVID mistruths: Letters to the Editor May 1, 2023, Finally! Nobody knows for sure why some otherwise healthy people react so severely to this virus. "Thank you to Lorraine for being on the front lines, for all you do every day. On July 5, 2020, Broadway star Nick Cordero passed away at 41 years old due to "complications caused by coronavirus," per E! However, the show closed "after only three months," and soon enough,she "found [her first]marriage unexpectedly and abruptly ending after seven years." He is starting to wake up!! Cordero and his wife, who tied the knot in 2017, were nothing short of relationship goals. This week's Blue Bloods ended with a brief tribute to Broadway actor Nick Cordero, who died in July following a three-month battle with complications of the coronavirus. "There are holes in his lungs where obviously you don't want holes to be. Despite not taking home either trophy, he won the "Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical and a Theater World Award" for his role as Cheech in the musical, per EW.Cordero went on to star in Waitressand A Bronx Tale. That is not my personality. I haven't even tried to wrap my head around that yet. But every day, something new happens..

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