Nick Cordero: Broadway star’s wife Amanda Kloots shares ‘good news’ amid coronavirus battle
Actor awoke from his coma last week
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Amanda Kloots, the wife of Broadway star Nick Cordero, has shared a positive update on the Tony Award winner’s recovery from coronavirus.
In a post shared on her Instagram Story on Monday (18 May), Kloots explained that Cordero was showing signs of improvement since first waking up from his coronavirus-induced coma last week.
“So guys, I just got off the phone with the doctor, and there was a little bit of good news,” she said.
“They pulled out less secretions today from Nick’s lungs than the last time they cleaned him out. So, that is great news, just because any time they go in there and there’s less than before, it’s good.
“So, I’m gonna take that, and I’m gonna run with it tonight, and I’m gonna celebrate that small win,” she continued.
Cordero was admitted to hospital on 30 March after being diagnosed with pneumonia, testing positive for coronavirus and being put on a ventilator just two days later.
The actor then faced a number of complications, including septic shock and two “mini strokes”.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by AK! ⭐️ (@amandakloots) on
After being fitted with a temporary pacemaker, he suffered from blood clotting which meant his right leg had to be amputated.
Last week Kloots, who has a 10-month-old son with the stage performer, confirmed that Cordero had awoken from his coma and was responsive but very weak.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments