5 days ago
Christy Knowings died from cardiac arrest brought on by complications from asthma, according to a newly obtained death certificate. The former All That star died August 11 at a Los Angeles hospital, four days after a severe asthma attack reportedly left her with brain damage. She was 46.
The document, obtained by People on Sept. 2, identifies cardiac arrest as Knowings' immediate cause of death. Acute hypoxic respiratory failure—a life-threatening condition caused by insufficient oxygen—and status asthmaticus were listed among the conditions that led to her death. Asthma was named as the underlying cause.
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A family member previously said that Knowings was hospitalized after suffering the asthma attack on August 7 and placed on life support. Her family made the decision to remove her from life support on August 11, and she died later that day.
A GoFundMe was established to help her parents cover mortuary and funeral costs. Knowings was remembered as "a compassionate, bright light whose warmth, kindness, and humor touched every life she encountered."
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The document, obtained by People on Sept. 2, identifies cardiac arrest as Knowings' immediate cause of death. Acute hypoxic respiratory failure—a life-threatening condition caused by insufficient oxygen—and status asthmaticus were listed among the conditions that led to her death. Asthma was named as the underlying cause.
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A family member previously said that Knowings was hospitalized after suffering the asthma attack on August 7 and placed on life support. Her family made the decision to remove her from life support on August 11, and she died later that day.
A GoFundMe was established to help her parents cover mortuary and funeral costs. Knowings was remembered as "a compassionate, bright light whose warmth, kindness, and humor touched every life she encountered."
#august #death #shop #obtained
10 days ago
Christy Knowings' cause of death has been revealed.
The actor and comedian, who was 46, died from a cardiac arrest on 11 August.
The former Nickelodeon star's death certificate, obtained by People magazine on Wednesday, lists acute hypoxic respiratory failure and status asthmaticus as conditions leading to her death, with asthma being the underlying cause.
TMZ had previously reported that the actor suffered a severe asthma attack and was placed on life support at a hospital in Los Angeles. According to the outlet, Knowings was left with brain damage from the medical event and later passed away.
Knowings appeared on the Nickelodeon sketch series All That for three seasons, from 1997 to 2000. Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson led the tributes to his erstwhile co-star.
"Man this one hit hard! Rest well Christy! Never could have imagined this day! Sending so much love to her family!" he wrote. "She was a real one and one of the funniest people out here! Gonna miss you buddy."
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The actor and comedian, who was 46, died from a cardiac arrest on 11 August.
The former Nickelodeon star's death certificate, obtained by People magazine on Wednesday, lists acute hypoxic respiratory failure and status asthmaticus as conditions leading to her death, with asthma being the underlying cause.
TMZ had previously reported that the actor suffered a severe asthma attack and was placed on life support at a hospital in Los Angeles. According to the outlet, Knowings was left with brain damage from the medical event and later passed away.
Knowings appeared on the Nickelodeon sketch series All That for three seasons, from 1997 to 2000. Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson led the tributes to his erstwhile co-star.
"Man this one hit hard! Rest well Christy! Never could have imagined this day! Sending so much love to her family!" he wrote. "She was a real one and one of the funniest people out here! Gonna miss you buddy."
#knowings #star #august
11 days ago
The cause of death for "All That" child actress Christy Knowings has been released weeks she died at 46.
Knowings died Aug. 11, four days after she was admitted to a hospital, according to a death certificate obtained by People on Sept. 2. Her cause of death was reportedly cardiac arrest, with acute hypoxic respiratory failure and status asthmaticus, or severe asthma, listed as contributing conditions.
Respiratory failure occurs when the blood doesn't have enough oxygen or or there is too much carbon dioxide present, according to the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus.
"Christy was a multi-talented lady," her manager, Al Hill, told Variety in an Aug. 13 statement. "Whether it was singing, acting, dancing, she was always creating. Always professional and dedicated to her work."
A relative of Knowings previously told TMZ that the actress was hospitalized following an asthma attack on Friday, Aug. 7, and put on life support.
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Knowings died Aug. 11, four days after she was admitted to a hospital, according to a death certificate obtained by People on Sept. 2. Her cause of death was reportedly cardiac arrest, with acute hypoxic respiratory failure and status asthmaticus, or severe asthma, listed as contributing conditions.
Respiratory failure occurs when the blood doesn't have enough oxygen or or there is too much carbon dioxide present, according to the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus.
"Christy was a multi-talented lady," her manager, Al Hill, told Variety in an Aug. 13 statement. "Whether it was singing, acting, dancing, she was always creating. Always professional and dedicated to her work."
A relative of Knowings previously told TMZ that the actress was hospitalized following an asthma attack on Friday, Aug. 7, and put on life support.
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11 days ago
Christy Knowings, an actress best known for being a cast member on "All That," died at the age of 46 from cardiac arrest, according to her death certificate.
Per People, who obtained the document and first reported the news, Knowings' death followed acute hypoxic respiratory failure and status asthmaticus, with asthma being noted as an underlying cause.
This update comes nearly three weeks after a family member shared with TMZ that Knowings, who also appeared on "Sesame Street" opposite her twin brother, actor Chris Knowings, died after suffering from an asthma attack on Aug. 7 that resulted in brain damage.
It's said Knowings was hospitalized and put on life support following the health incident. She died on the evening of Aug. 11 after being taken off life support.
Following the news of her death, Kenan Thompson, Knowings' former "All That" co-star, took to Instagram and remembered her as "one of the funniest people out here."
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Per People, who obtained the document and first reported the news, Knowings' death followed acute hypoxic respiratory failure and status asthmaticus, with asthma being noted as an underlying cause.
This update comes nearly three weeks after a family member shared with TMZ that Knowings, who also appeared on "Sesame Street" opposite her twin brother, actor Chris Knowings, died after suffering from an asthma attack on Aug. 7 that resulted in brain damage.
It's said Knowings was hospitalized and put on life support following the health incident. She died on the evening of Aug. 11 after being taken off life support.
Following the news of her death, Kenan Thompson, Knowings' former "All That" co-star, took to Instagram and remembered her as "one of the funniest people out here."
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