Bam Margera known for his stunts on the MTV show ‘Jackass’ has been hospitalized with pneumonia, complicated by a positive COVID-19 test.
Margera is being treated in San Diego, California and was treated in the ICU, with doctors putting the 43-year old on a ventilator.
The former professional skateboarder has been in the hospital since earlier this week and he is in stable condition.
This year has been rough for Margera after attempting to escape rehab centers several times in June and September. He has shared with the public last year that his dependence on Adderall and painkillers were a result of his dangerous stunts.
The “Viva La Bam” alum’s brother, Jess Margera, and mom, April Margera, posted a joint Instagram statement in August addressing Bam’s situation after he was granted a temporary healthcare guardian.
“It’s no secret that Bam has struggled with mental health and addiction,” the duo wrote at the time. “You’ve watched Bam grow up and supported him through his ups and downs. Although we love sharing our lives with you, some things need to be handled privately and treatment is one of them. Recovery is difficult and even more so under public scrutiny.”
Bam’s family members went on to dispute the “Free Bam” movement, clarifying that their family member was not in a conservatorship.
“We ask for you to support Bam in his recovery, to stay on track, and wish him well in his sobriety,” the social media upload concluded.
Margera has battled substance abuse for years and long-time pal Steve-O said that he will never give up on helping his friend.
“I’ve been physically present at almost every stop on his years-long tour of rehabs and psych wards,” Steve-O said.
Bam, who previously told his Instagram followers he was diagnosed with manic bipolar disorder, is married to Nicole Boyd.
The pair wed in June 2017, welcoming son Phoenix three months later. The model, 38, filed for full custody of the 4-year-old in September 2021.
It currently looks like they will be removing the ventilator and Margera will be able to go home soon to finish his recovery.
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