A recent update shared via the Alternative Tentacles camp has shed light on the condition of former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra, who suffered a hemorrhagic stroke earlier this month.
Anne-Marie Anderson provided a status update on the punk icon this past Saturday, March 14th:
“Well, it has been a devastating week. Jello is making progress but he has a long road of recovery ahead of him. Cognitively he is as sharp as ever, but he is suffering a bit with the left side of his body not cooperating. His fighting spirit is a blessing right now. Sorry we didn’t respond yet to all your texts and calls. It is hard for him to text so I am replying to people. It has just been so intense and chaotic that it is taking a while. Soooooooo many people reaching out. I can give updates on this page if you like. He is appreciating the outpouring of love and support. It definitely lifts his spirits. Message me if needed. If you are planning to come visit, tell me. We have to space it out. He gets very tired very fast. Much love.
Anne-Marie“
As a direct result of the medical emergency, the musician has officially canceled all of his previously announced solo tour dates.
According to a public statement released on March 9, the stroke occurred on Saturday, March 7, and was caused by high blood pressure.
Detailing the onset of the medical episode in a social media update, Jello shared his firsthand account:
“I hopped out of my bed because I needed to pee, and my left leg just collapsed under me and I fell to the floor. I couldn’t even break the fall with my left arm because it wasn’t working either. I tried to hop back up again, and I couldn’t. I realized I had ‘fallen and I can’t get up!’”
The vocalist continued, describing the moment of realization:
“It was this point I thought, ‘Oh s**t, I’m having a stroke!’ I still have a lot of great stuff in me, but right now I gotta lotta rehabbing to do.”
