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Jello Biafra Hospitalized After Hemorrhagic Stroke, Stable as Tour Is Canceled

The 67-year-old punk pioneer faces rehabilitation following a stroke linked to high blood pressure.

Overview

  • Alternative Tentacles published Biafra’s firsthand account and said he is receiving care, promising updates as available.
  • The hemorrhagic stroke occurred at home on Saturday, March 7, which he attributed to high blood pressure.
  • He described sudden loss of function on his left side before realizing he was having a stroke.
  • The label confirmed his upcoming performances are off as he begins a period of medical rehabilitation.
  • Coverage situates the news in the context of his Dead Kennedys legacy and his recent criticism of the band’s planned Punk In The Park appearance, a festival later canceled.