‘Days of our Lives’ Star Greg Vaughan Hospitalized With Medical Emergency
Greg Vaughan, who fans best know as Eric Brady on Days of Our Lives, has opened up about a health scare he suffered while on a spring break trip to Colorado with his three sons.
The Daytime Emmy-winning actor took to Instagram on Thursday, March 14, where he revealed he had been hospitalized after falling ill with severe altitude sickness. He also shared photos of himself in the medical facility with tubes coming out of his nose.
“Life is like a box of chocolates, “you never know whatcha gonna get!”” Vaughan wrote in the caption, referencing the famous Forrest Gump line. “I’ve said more than a few times, I truly feel like I work & live in a Soap Opera! This trip was nothing short of another great Vaughan adventure!”
The long-time soap star detailed what happened, explaining how after the first day of his Colorado trip, he was “experiencing shortness of breath climbing a few flights of stairs, wheezy, some congestion after some cold, snowy conditions, and a headache developing.”
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Hoping to get a good night’s rest so he could be fit for the next day, Vaughan said he “drank a bottle of Pedialyte and NyQuil’d” himself out. Unfortunately, “it was a night of tossing, turning, no sleep, coughing, dry heaving & my head felt like it was in a walnut cracker!”
He had to tell his boys and his friends, who had just arrived at the resort, that he was “staying home to rest and be my best for our final days to come.” But his condition worsened throughout the day.
“Two full days gone, enough was enough, I finally surrendered & went to urgent care and to my shock I learned that I was experiencing severe altitude sickness!” he shared. “My Blood Oxygen was at 54% & my lungs were full of fluids! Blood oxygen, also known as oxygen saturation, represents the percentage of hemoglobin in your red blood cells that is carrying oxygen. Most people have an oxygen level of 95-100%.”
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In a follow-up post, Vaughan said, “4hrs later, a couple of bags of IV & oxygen tank strapped to my face, I was told that I needed to immediately get off the mountain!”
Vaughan didn’t want to end the trip early for his sons, so he “opted to go home with an oxygen tank, a good laugh for everyone.” He said his boys “looked after their old man” and luckily had friends on the trip to be with while their father went back home.
“In all seriousness, no matter your age, and all the times I’ve [skied or snowboarded] in my lifetime, Colorado Rockies is no joke! As they say, “take a breathe and smell the roses!” That is truly something we need to remember & appreciate!” he concluded.
Many of Vaughan’s co-stars wished him well, including Deidre Hall (Marlena), who wrote, “Oh honey! I’m so sorry.”
Robert Scott Wilson (Alex) added, “My brother… I know you got at least 9 lives left, but take a breather.”
“I know timed events with the boys are precious- they’ll be more man. Hope you’re on the mend,” Eric Martsolf (Brady) commented.
“Dude. Glad you’re all good,” Dan Feuerriegel (EJ) added, while Martha Madison (ex-Belle) posted, “So glad you are ok.”
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I'm glad your feeling better you should go see a cardiologist just to make sure be strong and my prayers are with you. Your such a good actor can't wait till you find out that Jude is your biological son and Nicole's you guys should be together .I watch Days all the time. God bless you.
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I would go to my primary and be checked out . EKG stress test lab work and a physical. You should always rule out there no underlying cause .
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Sorry to hear that this happened to you, so glad you are feeling better. Our son-in-law was in Colorado last week with his two daughters and friends two of the kids were skiing and collided. They both were knocked out so thankful they are both OK. It was very scary because our daughter was at home besides that they also drove home in the Colorado snowstorm which upset my daughter very much but they did make it home, so thankful for that.
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Get Better Soon ,your a great dad,and a fantastic actor.
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I hope you’re feeling better.
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Long time fan here, so glad your good now ! Prayers for continued health !
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Driving over Loveland pass my mom passed out cold and we couldn't wake her up.. it was scary and funny too .. we were lucky she wasn't at the wheel when it happened.. when I moved to Colorado I asked everybody if they had been at pikes peak and they all said yes and I said what did you do there and they all said I threw up, ..never went up I only looked at it from my bedroom window.
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Last time I was there and was in Denver area most of the time. I felt awful the entire time. My friend who was a native kept giving me this stuff for energy. Was a long 4 days. Could not wait to get home. Have not been back since
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Feel better soon. You are loved and appreciated. Great actor.
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You are way too handsome to have air sickness. Please take care of yourself.❤️
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I'm so sorry this happened! Prayers for improving health, healing and no underlying problems 🙏 ❤️ You've always been one of my favorites on Days!
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So glad you are okay and got some help when you did!! Just get some rest. Go see a cardiologist and make sure you are completely okay!! ❤️
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Sorry this hit you so hard , love you on Dools big big fan 38 years now. Get plenty of rest we need “Eric” to keep Sloan in line.
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Thank God you're better. God bless you.
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Get better soon
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I know the feeling I went to jamaica and drove through the hills going to St Ann and the altitude was so high my voice left me and I couldn't hear so I have an idea big up eric love you ❤️ get well soon
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Big fan of yours and sorry to hear that you had a health scare. Life is never without challenging times.
What happened to you is one thing that will remind you that family time only happens when you know your own limitions. Positive thoughts and good vibes for your next trip with family. Take care
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So sorry to hear, I live in Colorado and never think of people coming to Colorado getting sick, again so sorry and hope you are on the mend. I’m sure boys understand.
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I'm so glad that you're feeling better take care of yourself and for your children I love watching you on days
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Why is this news ... ?? A soap opera star ... I mean why is this NEWS?
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And yet you read it.
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