Olympic Gold Medalist Tori Bowie’s Cause of Death Revealed, Track Star Was 8 Months Pregnant
usmagazine.comTrack and field star Frentorish “Tori” Bowie’s cause of death was confirmed one month after her death at age 32.An autopsy report obtained by The New York Times indicated that the Olympic gold medalist was eight months pregnant and in labor at the time of her death.
The report listed respiratory distress and eclampsia as “possible complications” that caused the athlete’s passing.Eclampsia is a rare condition that causes seizures in pregnant people and can lead to a coma.
It follows preeclampsia, which can cause high blood pressure and organ damage. Less than 3 percent of patients with preeclampsia progress to eclampsia, according to the Cleveland Clinic.In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesBowie’s management firm announced her death last month. “We’re [devastated] to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away.
We’ve lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister,” Icon Management said in a statement shared via Twitter on May 3. “Tori was a champion … a beacon of light that shined so bright!
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