Chris Bosh reveals serious health scare from January 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:06 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Chris Bosh disclosed that he experienced a life-threatening pulmonary embolism in January 2026, nearly costing him his life. In an interview with HoopsHype, Bosh described the incident as a shocking wake-up call regarding his ongoing health management. The former NBA star emphasized the importance of daily medication and self-care following this episode. His career had previously been impacted by blood clotting issues, which ultimately forced his retirement in 2019 after successful stints with the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat.
- •Bosh suffered a pulmonary embolism in January 2026.
- •He spent a week hospitalized due to the episode.
- •Bosh previously retired from the NBA in 2019 due to health issues.
- •He won two NBA championships as part of Miami's Big Three.
- 12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Bosh reveals scary 2026 medical episode that almost cost him his life
"Chris Bosh revealed he suffered another pulmonary embolism in January, saying the life-threatening episode nearly cost him his life.
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