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Latest on Dave Edmunds as rock star suffers ‘major cardiac arrest’

Dave Edmunds pictured with Irma Thomas at the MOJO awards
Dave Edmunds pictured with Irma Thomas at the MOJO awards (Getty)
  • Musician Dave Edmunds is critically ill in hospital after suffering a major cardiac arrest.
  • His wife, Cici, said he briefly 'died in her arms' before medics managed to bring him back to life.
  • Edmunds is reportedly suffering from brain damage and severe memory loss, with a high risk of another major cardiac arrest.
  • Cici has asked for prayers and good wishes for her husband, stating she believes she has PTSD from the traumatic experience.
  • Edmunds is best known for his 1970 Christmas No 1 'I Hear You Knocking' and his work as a music producer for various artists.
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