Nate Dogg Stable after Second Stroke

Posted Sep 16th 2008 4:39PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned hip-hop legend Nate Dogg is still hangin' on after suffering a stroke 11 days ago -- his second in the last year.

We're told Nate is in stable condition in a hospital ward, but is using an assisted breathing tube -- which is not required but makes breathing easier for him. Despite other reports, Dogg, who is currently sedated, did NOT suffer any brain damage.

According to our sources it's too early to tell how this stroke will impact the use of his limbs (his arm and leg were affected from the first stroke) -- but there isn't much movement below his neck at this time.

Nate's due in court on the 24th to face felony charges after he allegedly made death threats to his estranged wife.

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Sounds like his stroke has put paid to the death threats against his wife until after rehab. Unless he plans on chewing her leg off, that is.

Posted at 4:54PM on Sep 16th 2008 by OCD

2. too much rap can cause a stroke.

Posted at 4:55PM on Sep 16th 2008 by Ken

3. And they said, crack cocaine, chronic and malt liquor were harmless......

Posted at 4:58PM on Sep 16th 2008 by Dennis

4. Stupid people...if he had a stroke, then he has BRAIN DAMAGE. A stroke is a blood clot in the BRAIN...it damages the brain. He might not have noticable side effects from the stroke but there is damage to the BRAIN. Research before you post stupid things like this.

Posted at 5:01PM on Sep 16th 2008 by skinnymamma

5. His brain was defective the day he was born.

Posted at 5:11PM on Sep 16th 2008 by jamez

6. I hope he gets well soon!

Posted at 5:15PM on Sep 16th 2008 by Love Nate Dogg!!!

7. "Too early to tell if it affected the use of his arms or legs".... yet "he didn't suffer any brain damage"?! What do these jokers think it's called when the blood-flow to your brain is cut off, and you are left with an inability to use half of your body? That's called, "brain damage".

Yes, there is such a thing as a "transient ischemic attack" (TIA) which doesn't cause permanent disability... but if he had a true stroke and they are not yet certain whether or not it affected the long-term use of his limbs, then there is no way they can say he hasn't suffered brain damage. Also, if he's on a ventilator (especially after 11 days!) then it's definitely not a TIA. They usually only last a few minutes.

As an aside, although a stroke is possible at any age, for someone his age I'd be highly suspicious of cocaine being a culprit.

Posted at 5:20PM on Sep 16th 2008 by medic911

8. Some kinda hip-hop legend with only three responses. Hope he feels better, but he is no legend. lol

Posted at 5:26PM on Sep 16th 2008 by lb

9. Karma's A Bitch

Posted at 5:27PM on Sep 16th 2008 by Chucky

10. there was obviously brain damage if the use of his limbs was affected. there is also usually diminished mental capacity, as the brain affects both mental and physical actions. sad

Posted at 5:28PM on Sep 16th 2008 by jengirl

11. my dad just had 2 stroke about same time he is gettin better i hope nate gets

Posted at 5:41PM on Sep 16th 2008 by jafan

12. You people are disgusting & should be ashamed of yourselves for speaking like that of someone in critical condition.

Assholes. -_-

Posted at 5:56PM on Sep 16th 2008 by krys alkjfsdjks.

13. LOL at how many dumb borderline racists there are in the comments sections of celeb news and 'funny video for dudes' sites. not as vulgar as youtube but somehow a little more annoying because the commenters probably think that liking feist or whatever instead of rap music makes them look smarter

Posted at 6:17PM on Sep 16th 2008 by duggles

14. Is he related to Snoop Dogg?

Posted at 6:18PM on Sep 16th 2008 by Whatever

15. aww poor nate dogg....and he IS a legend he is the only one from the dogg pound peeps who sings........how old is he????????????????????????????????? damn that sucks....GET WELL NATE DOGG

Posted at 6:26PM on Sep 16th 2008 by == jus me now

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