Los Angeles Dancer Jabari Gilliam Faces Possible Life-Saving heart transplant After Collapse
USA: Jabari Gilliam, a well-known Los Angeles dancer, is in the intensive care unit at Cedars‑Sinai after collapsing during rehearsal last Friday and suffering cardiac arrest. Medical teams say he was resuscitated at the scene and remains hospitalized as specialists evaluate the next steps, including the possibility of a heart transplant.
Friends and family say a nurse who happened to be present performed lifesaving CPR before emergency crews arrived, helping stabilize Gilliam long enough for hospital care. Doctors are now weighing surgical options and planning further tests to determine candidacy and timing for transplantation.
Facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills, Gilliam’s community has launched a fundraising campaign to cover critical care and potential transplant costs. Colleagues and supporters describe him as a beloved figure in Los Angeles dance circles whose work and teaching have touched many, and they say the response has been swift and sustained.
Transplant teams at Cedars‑Sinai are coordinating evaluations with cardiology and transplantation services while the family gathers information and support. For now, Gilliam remains under close observation as physicians prepare for the complex logistics of heart transplantation and recovery.
Video originally published on 2026-04-01 00:01:57
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