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John Ritter's death cause still unknown
John Ritter would still be alive if more was known about his cause of death, says pal.
In brief
John Ritter would still be alive if more was known about his cause of death, says pal. John Ritter's brother survived aortic dissection surgery after his death due to undiagnosed condition. Originally reported by FemaleFirst.
John Ritter's death
John Ritter died from aortic dissection on September 11, 2003, at age 54.
Richard Kline's view
Richard Kline thinks John Ritter would still be alive if more was known about his cause of death.
John Ritter Foundation
The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health was set up in his memory to teach about the condition.
Amy Yasbeck's account
Amy Yasbeck said John died of undiagnosed thoracic aortic dissection in 2003.
“John died in 2003 of an undiagnosed, and then misdiagnosed in the emergency room, thoracic aortic dissection”
John's brother's survival
John's brother Tom survived aortic surgery after being diagnosed with an aneurysm.
“Four years on from when John passed away, Tom’s showed an aneurysm in the ascending portion, which is right where John’s was”
The main idea
John Ritter's brother survived aortic dissection surgery after his death due to undiagnosed condition.
