Overview
- Her mother reported in an Instagram video that surgeons carried out the unplanned quadruple coronary artery bypass surgery after an angiogram showed blockages too extensive for stents or angioplasty.
- The operation lasted about seven hours and involved roughly 25 medical staff, and Nikki was briefly placed on a breathing machine after the procedure.
- Family accounts say symptoms including chest pain, heartburn, shortness of breath and near-collapse during a performance preceded a mild heart attack that led to an ER visit and the angiogram.
- Nikki’s mother has started a GoFundMe to cover rent and living costs during recovery while reporting that insurance will cover the surgical bills.
- As a 50-year-old singer and former 90 Day Fiancé cast member who has previously discussed health scares after cosmetic procedures, Nikki faces months away from work and possible delays to planned performances or tours.