Dr. Dre's Near-Death Experience: 3 Strokes & Aneurysm Shock!
Have you ever considered how close a music icon came to losing everything? Dr. Dre, the titan of West Coast rap, recently revealed he suffered three strokes while hospitalized for a brain aneurysm three years ago, a stark reminder of life's fragility.
In a candid interview on SiriusXM’s "This Life of Mine with James Corden," Dr. Dre, born Andre Romelle Young on February 18, 1965, in Compton, California, opened up about the harrowing experience that unfolded last January. He recounted being admitted to the ICU, where medical professionals prepared for the worst, even summoning his family to say their final goodbyes. The rap legend detailed the sequence of events, beginning with a seemingly innocuous pain behind his right ear that prompted him to seek medical attention. What followed was a rapid descent into a life-threatening situation. "I went to Cedars-Sinai, and they weren't really sure what was going on," he explained. "I found out later, I had three strokes while I was in there. I didn't even feel it." The revelation sheds light on the severity of his condition, painting a vivid picture of the battle he faced behind closed doors.
Dr. Dre: Biographical and Career Overview | |
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Real Name | Andre Romelle Young |
Date of Birth | February 18, 1965 |
Place of Birth | Compton, California, USA |
Occupation | Rapper, Record Producer, Entrepreneur |
Years Active | 1984–present |
Associated Acts | N.W.A, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar |
Record Labels | Ruthless Records (former), Death Row Records (former), Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records |
Awards | Grammy Awards for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical (2001), Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (1997), Grammy Global Impact Award (2023) |
Key Albums | The Chronic (1992), 2001 (1999), Compton (2015) |
Notable Achievements | Pioneering figure in West Coast hip hop, founder of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 19. |
External Link | Official Website |



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