Andy Hallet of series "Angel" dies at 33

You remember the TV series "Angel"? Then you wont have any trouble recalling the green skinned, good-guy, demon Lorne. The actor was Andy Hallet and sadly, he died of congestive heart failure at the tender age of 33.

Andy Hallet's "Angel" TV Series lasted 5 seasons to run in WB before it got canceled in 2004. Just as ephemeral his showbiz career, his life was short but a meaningful one. Shortly after the show was cancelled, he was diagnosed to have Congestive Heart Disease which got him on and off the hospital for 5 years.

Like Billy Powell and other celebrities with heart diseases, this is one classic example of how the heart betrays anyone regardless of age, race or social status. This celebrity disease is commonly associated with decreased tolerance to do activities of daily living such as running, exercise, or at the terminal stage, even walking. This happens when the heart is inadequately pumping enough blood to supply the body's needs. As we all know, blood contains oxygen, nutrients and essential fluids to keep the body at its optimal level. Any significant decrease in the blood's delivery will be detrimental to the body.

So in Andy Hallet's case, it came to a point wherein his heart disease has progressed that his body cannot anymore cope up with the decreased blood circulation. Thus, it can now be termed as "Congestive Heart Failure".

I hope this post fed your curiousity about his death. Rest assured, this blog will continue to give you the information you want about your celebrity diseases. Do you share any disease with the celebrities in here? Please let me know through my "Contact Me" page.

Until then! Remember, Celebrity Diseases can catch you off guard, so youre better off preventing rather than treating. :)

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Celebrity Death - Billy Powell's Heart Attack



You'd have to live in a cave if you havent heard the song "Sweet Home Alabama". It was from the all original and a 70's famous band Lynyrd Skynyrd. From this band, we were fortunate enoughto have known a man who was plane crash survivor before finally meeting his creator on January 27, 2009. Billy Powell died of Heart Attack.

Heart attack betrays anyone who misses to give it due recognition. This time, our long missed fellow Billy Powell had paid his dues. On one account, it was known that he called in on 9-1-1, 1am in the morning complaining he could not breath. When paramedics reached his condominium, he was found to be unresponsive while still holding the phone. Such a terrible sickness and death for such a celebrity like billy powell.

Ok, heres the part where I get nerdy for all of you, and mind you, im not proud of it really. So, heart attack is also known as myocardial infarction or just plain MI. It is caused by a blockage of a vessel supplying the heart of blood, which of course, carries on its flow, the oxygen and essential stuff that keeps the heart going. In Powell's case, when it happened, its more likely that he's been up late, does his usual activities (strenuous activities and certain drugs predispose people to heart attacks especially to older folks).

So that's pretty much it. Bear in mind that im a nurse and just writing from raw knowledge and experience and will not, in any way, substitute your doc's advise. This is me reminding you guys to stay free from Celebrity Diseases, live life better and youll be better off. Till the next celebrity disease guys! Ciao for now!

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