Why was Dave Edmunds hospitalized? 70s rock musician’s wife says husband died in her arms briefly before he was revived

Dave Edmunds, the famous Welsh singer best known for his 1970 Christmas hit song "I Hear You Knocking," is reportedly in a serious condition after having a massive heart attack at his home in Monmouthshire.

According to multiple reports and his wife's statement on Facebook, the 81-year-old had died momentarily in her arms before being revived by medics.

The 81-year-old singer's wife, Cici Edmunds, shared a Facebook update about her husband's health. She wrote:

"Dave Edmunds. My beloved husband of 40 years has had a major cardiac arrest as I told you about in my previous post. He died in my arms while I desperately tried to keep him alive while trying to clear his airways from all of the fluids that come out of a human beings body when we pass away."

"As I’m on the floor with Dave dead and lots of fluid is coming out of his mouth and the other places in his body. I keep my emotions in check, even though I’m absolutely heartbroken and terrified at the shock of having my beloved husband dead in my arms."

Cici continued to add how a nurse who was present at the time conducted "heavy CPR" while they worked to revive Dave Edmunds:

"My nurse is also on the floor right next to myself and Dave pumping away really hard performing heavy CPR. She shouts out Cici I’m gonna stop, Dave is gone. He is dead Cici. I refuse to give in or give up on a miraculous intervention anything to get my husband back alive. Bless him. The nurse bless her keeps pumping away even harder performing heavy duty CPR now."

Despite the nurse's initial pronouncement, Dave was later revived by doctors in the ICU. She wrote:

"As I told you all in my previous post by a miracle they (the doctors at the ICU operating room) intubated Dave after by a miracle resurrecting him for a moment."

Though Dave Edmunds was brought back to life, Cici shared that he is now suffering from brain damage and severe memory loss. She also mentioned that Dave is at risk of another major cardiac arrest. She admitted:

"He very clearly has brain damage and severe memory loss etc. And the risk of yet another major cardiac arrest is high. And if that occurs there is no chance for Dave."

The encounter rattled Cici, as she admitted to having PTSD while dealing with the experience:

"But oh boy I’m in shock and extremely ill health end myself as most of you wonder kindhearted friends loved ones know. I’m still in shock and I believe I have PTSD from the horrific experience."

Cici concluded her message by accepting what had happened as she thanked everyone who was keeping them in their prayers:

"Dave will have a very long journey ahead of him if he survives. We both have. But knowing that there are kind hearted people such as you all. Makes this tremendously difficult journey a little easier. Bless you all. Sending you all much love and light and always."

Dave Edmunds' legendary career

Dave Edmunds was born in Cardiff and began his career by playing for multiple bands like The Heartbeats, The 99ers, and finally Love Sculpture, who put him on the map as their classical rock fusion cover of Khachaturian's Sabre Dance was released on BBC Radio 1.

Edmund then went on to launch a solo career with the number one hit "I Hear You Knocking," after the band's breakup. His number one song made him a household name as it sold over 3 million copies, it was no.1 on the United Kingdom Charts and no. 4 in the United States. He continued to produce bangers throughout the 1970s with hits like Baby I Love You, Born to Be With You, and Girl Talk.

Other than having a successful solo career, Dave Edmunds was also a popular producer who worked with big names in the industry like Sir Paul McCartney, Status Quo, Stray Cats, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. He also worked with Jeff Lynne and toured with Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band during the 1990s and 2000s.

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