Richie Faulkner, the renowned Judas Priest guitarist, experienced a life-threating aortic aneurysm on stage while performing at the Louder Than Life festival. It was a harrowing experience for both Richie and his fans, and it could have had dire consequences. Fortunately, the UofL Health – Heart Hospital team was able to assist and give Richie the care he needed.
Just five short months after the incident, Richie was back on the road, thanks to the hard work of the medical professionals at UofL Health. According to Richie, “I’m feeling incredibly lucky and blessed to be alive and back on the road with Judas Priest. None of this would have been possible without the amazing team at UofL Health – Heart Hospital. They took such great care of me, and I’m so thankful to them for getting me back on my feet so quickly.”
Richie’s story is an inspiration to anyone who has suffered from a life-threatening illness. His recovery was made possible by the excellent care he received from the Heart Hospital. UofL Health is proud to have been part of Richie’s recovery, and they continue to provide excellent care to the community.
Richie’s story is a shining example of how medical professionals can help those in need. With the help of the UofL Health – Heart Hospital team, Richie was able to make a miraculous recovery and get back to doing what he loves: playing music. His story is a reminder to us all of the importance of having access to quality healthcare and medical professionals who are committed to helping those in need.
It’s been two years since Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner suffered a life-threating aortic aneurysm on stage during Louder Than Life. Just five months later, Richie was back out on the road thanks to the UofL Health – Heart Hospital team. The cardiothoracic surgery team, led by Dr. Siddharth Pahwa, also included Drs. Brian Ganzel and Mark Slaughter. It took approximately 10.5 hours to complete the surgery, an aortic valve and ascending aorta replacement with hemiarch replacement, that saved Richie’s life.
