Tummy Tuck Tragedy: Mom's Life Support Ended

0:00It's March 12th, here's what's happening in entertainment. A 47-year-old TikTok star, and mom of three, named Rachel Tussi, underwent a tummy-tuck surgery on February 25th in Cincinnati, Ohio. The procedure, done by double-board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shahriar Tork, seemed routine at first, but led to severe complications. Rachel suffered a permanent lack of oxygen to her brain, resulting in brain death. Dr. Tork shared a statement saying he was heartbroken for the family and struggling to understand what happened. He noted the surgery went smoothly with no issues during the operation, and Rachel was awake and doing well in recovery with her husband Jeremy by her. Side before her planned overnight stay. Jeremy Tussi described waiting in recovery when things took a turn around 5.45 pm. He saw his wife's color change and her stop responding, leading to CPR by staff. There was no quick sense of urgency, he said, before she was rushed by ambulance to a nearby hospital, and put on life support.

1:02The family's attorney confirmed Rachel's irreversible brain injury from the private surgical center and said they're investigating fully without, commenting on blame yet. They urged privacy for the grieving family during her hospice care. Now in hospice, after life support ended, Rachel leaves behind Jeremy and kids Tristan, Alec and Libby. A GoFundMe highlights her vibrant life full of adventure and helping others, as her husband seeks answers on how a simple procedure went so wrong. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O dot com.