Bret Michaels suffers huge brain hemorrhage, rushed to hospital

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Bret Michaels suffers huge brain hemorrhage
Source: Singer rushed to hospital after experiencing excruciating headache

By Anne Marie Cruz

updated 35 minutes ago

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36743730/ns/entertainment-celebrities/



Bret Michaels's health has taken a turn for the worse, PEOPLE has learned: After an excruciating headache late Thursday night, the star was rushed to an undisclosed hospital where doctors discovered he suffered a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding at the base of his brain stem), according to a source close to the situation.

Michaels, 47, is currently in critical condition. "After several CAT scans, MRIs and an angiogram, decided to keep Michaels in the ICU and are running several tests to determine the cause. will be touch and go for the next few days while he is under intense observation," the source says.

The rocker's latest hospital visit follows his emergency appendectomy in San Antonio, Texas, on April 12. There is no word yet whether this new development is related to the rocker's recent appendectomy or to his diabetes.

After his appendectomy, Michaels remained in the hospital under his doctors' care — then transferred to a rehab facility specializing in diabetic patients.

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[SusanaMontana41]

7. Not the time nor circumstance for such a tasteless remark.

Bret Michaels is an entertainer and, as far as I know, never has hurt anyone. He deserves our best wishes. He has mine.

[notadmblnd]

21. I thought he wore it to keep his wig on.

Seriously, I think he's bald under there.:shrug: Hair or no hair, I hope he recovers.

[Sheltiemama]

33. I hope "The Soup" hadn't taped before this happened.

Because nine times out of 10, he's featured! I've seen only one episode of "Rock of Love" but know all about it thanks to Joel McHale. I really hope he pulls through. If nothing else, he's entertaining.

[NYC_SKP]

2. I hope there's a positive outcome for him.

Maybe some don't like him for some of the TV shows he's done, but I admire anyone who can reinvent themselves and keep kicking, despite suffering from diabetes and whatever else may ail them.

Good luck, Bret Michaels.

:thumbsup:

[Amerigo Vespucci]

6. Never cared for his music, but I wouldn't wish the medical condition on ANYONE.

He's had a bad string of luck...that fall from the stage, the appendectomy earlier this month, and now this...

...absolutely, good luck, and a speedy recovery.

[dana_b]

3. yikes!

base of the brain stem? I hope he makes it but that doesn't sound too hopeful.

[bear425]

8. This happened to my partner who lived through it

although, it's a rarity to live through this type of aneurysm/brain bleed. If it's repairable and he lives through it, he will require a long recovery. He does have his young age on his side. I hope he makes a full recovery.

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[Duer 157099]

5. Holy cow, I haven't particularly liked him on Celebrity Apprentice

but he seems like a decent enough sort of guy. This is so sad, he was recently stressing (on the show) about his daughter possibly being diagnosed with diabetes (as he is).

[Oregone]

9. He seems like a real nice guy

Cheezy as hell and annoying, but not out to screw anyone over

[Peregrine Took]

29. Yes, he did seem like a very nice person.

I wish him well and a successful recovery.

[saracat]

10. Best wishes, not a fan, he seems sleazy with the reality shows but

no one deserves this. I hope he recovers.

[Froward69]

11. Not a fan

particulary...
Diabetic (like mom)
he had an appendectomy (Like me)
and Now bleeding at the base of his brain stem or stroke... (like my brother)

47 is a scary age. (same as bro)

I wish him a speedy recovery.

[BuelahWitch]

12. He was born in Butler, PA

Not far from where I grew up.

[BootinUp]

13. This is sad. He has been quite a soldier over the years

fighting his health problems. I think he has been a hero to some in that way.

[Dappleganger]

14. Oh no, my mother died from that!!

She literally bled to death and there was absolutely nothing the doctors could do. :(

[TeeYiYi]

17. ...

:( :hug:

TYY

[The Straight Story]

15. I won't know how to feel about this until someone tells me his politics....

:sarcasm:

[Quantess]

19. I get what you are saying, but

I get the idea that Bret Michaels has about zero interest in politics.

[The Straight Story]

20. Does not matter, even Steve Irwin got ripped, there always seems to be a reason (for a few)

Will just have to check back to see why :)

[Quantess]

22. Some people are petty that way.

The guy seems harmless, and he contributes charity to good causes.

I think it's a tragedy, and I hope he makes it.

[U4ikLefty]

35. Would you like some cheese with your whine?

[Shell Beau]

40. Aren't you a ray of sunshine?

I don't get it.

[The Straight Story]

51. Yes, I would, actually. And thanks for the reply, it was...well not much (nt)

[MattBaggins]

24. Dude CynicalUnderground.com is ----> way.

[Shell Beau]

39. That's the sad thing. People here can be so very cruel.

Bleeding hearts my ass.

[Missy Vixen]

60. It's all about sitting behind an anonymous keyboard

It's okay to write the most soul-killing, spirit-shriveling crap. After all, there are no RL consequences for cruelty to someone else, or are there? I'll bet those who hounded Pheobe Prince to her death thought it was okay, too. After all, it's only the Internet.

You and I both know the power of words, and it's unfortunate there are others who either can't or don't.

-MV

p.s. :hug: to LDK

[Duer 157099]

16. He has won at least $100,000 for the American Diabetes Assn

so far during Celebrity Apprentice.

I hope the best for him.

[Sheltiemama]

50. Wow!

Very impressive!

[dmr]

18. I'm so sorry to hear this. He has young children that need their dad healthy.

Sending good thoughts his way.

[Blue_In_AK]

23. That really sucks.

I'm no big Poison fan, but he's way too young to be having these kinds of health issues. Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery.

[TwilightGardener]

25. Cannot for the life of me remember which 80's hair band he was in, but I wish him well, and

a full recovery.

[Kadie]

26. Poison

I wish him and his family well.

[TwilightGardener]

27. YES!! Thank you. I remember that now.

[Kat45]

28. Wow! He's really having a rough year.

First the appendectomy, now this! I wish him the best.

[earth mom]

30. Wow this is scary and sad for someone who is only 47 and so healthy looking.

I've been watching Bret on Celebrity Apprentice and I know he has two young daughters who he cares a lot about.

I really hope he recovers!

[cutlassmama]

31. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

[Raine]

32. I wish him all the best in a full recovery

I've enjoyed seeing him on the Apprentice, he seems like a nice guy is the hardest working one on there.

[Skittles]

34. I feel bad for Mr. Michaels

that TV show of his is sleazy as hell but I get the sense he is a genuinely nice guy and I wish the best for him

[Sheltiemama]

37. My mother saw an interview with him recently.

She described him as a singer who wears a bandana around his head and has diabetes. I knew who she meant right away, LOL. She liked him. Apparently diabetes was the subject of the interview and he said something about how terrible it was for him to find out his daughter might have it, too.

[Skittles]

41. juvenile diabetes is a terrible thing

I cannot imagine what it is like for someone to know the suffering involved, and then find out their child may have to suffer like that too. Good vibes for Mr. Michael and his family.

[Sheltiemama]

47. I learned about diabetes when my first Sheltie got it.

It's easier to manage in animals, I think. Their diets and activity are more routine. My aunt was diagnosed in her 80s when she was in a nursing home with dementia, and it was awful.

[Skittles]

49. both my parents had diabetes, and so does a brother

it is indeed awful, the toll it takes

[opiate69]

36. Damn.. my singer and best friend of 18 years died of this back in Sept.

Similar situation.. life-long diabetic... spent the last year or so of his life going to dialysis 3 times a week, chronic infection from the fistula... finally passed out one night after complaining about "the worst headache I've ever had"... by the time they got him to the hospital in Seattle, there wasn't anything that could be done.

[Sheltiemama]

45. Is this more common in diabetics?

Sorry about your friend.

[opiate69]

46. To be honest, I'm not sure, but it seems so.. then again, Nick had had a small stroke at one point

and was on blood thinners too..

[Sheltiemama]

48. Interesting.

My aunt was diagnosed when she was in her 80s and was in a nursing home with dementia. Now, she hadn't been to a doctor since World War II, and this was 2000. (She had surgery, got a staph infection, nearly died, and was done with doctors.) We know she had high blood pressure and suspect she had a series of strokes that led to her dementia. We had no idea she had diabetes, since it doesn't run in the family, but those conditions seem to be tied together. A wonderful nurse had her tested.

[Sheltiemama]

59. Hey, Opiate!

I heard a doctor on CNN today say this particular type of bleed IS more common in diabetics. I'd never heard anything about that link before.

[Shell Beau]

38. I wish him a speedy recovery. He is so young.

This sounds very serious. I heard the next few days would be touch and go. So sad. Get well Brett.

[KathieG]

42. Not a fan, but I don't dislike the guy either. I have been watching him on the Apprentice...

I hope he makes a full recovery.

[carlyhippy]

43. Hope he pulls thru that is sad

prayers are with him and his kids.

[spanone]

44. my dearest friend died of a massive hemorrhage last year...out of the blue...otherwise healthy

best wishes mr michaels

[donheld]

52. All the Best to him

[Glenda]

53. Bret Michaels update: rocker is awake and talking

I don't know how good some of these sources are, but this would be good news:

http://www.examiner.com/x-34432-LA-Music-Industry-Examiner~y2010m4d23-Bret-Michaels-update-rocker-is-awake-and-talking

"Bret Michaels is conscious and in stable condition according to Rock of Love Season 2 winner Ambre Lake.

Lake made a statement to celebrity gossip website TMZ Friday evening, reporting that she had been in touch with Bret Michaels' family who told her the 80s-rocker-turned-reality-star was conscious and talking. Michaels suffered a brain hemorrhage Thursday night, leaving doctors unsure if the Poison and 'Celebrity Apprentice' star would recover."

[PopSixSquish]

54. I Hope He's Ok - Thoughts and Prayers for the Family

[Arugula Latte]

55. Very sad/scary. The musician Karl Wallinger (World Party) had a brain anuerysm

in 2001, but he survived and learned how to walk, talk and play and write music again...A remarkable recovery. It does happen.

[ensho]

56. wishing him well

and sending Stamina

[aikoaiko]

57. I wished he had picked Daisy

Get well soon Bret.

This will cheer up his fans: Unskinny Bop

[Quantess]

61. I thought Heather was perfect for him.

[AnArmyVeteran]

58. I wish him well...