Mario Dumaual, a veteran Filipino and ABS-CBN entertainment journalist, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, a few weeks before his 65th birthday, from Septic Shock. His sad death occurred a month after he was admitted to the Philippine Heart Center after suffering a heart attack and battling a serious fungal infection, according to a family statement.
Damaual is survived by his wife, Cheri, 5 children, Luigi, Miguel, Maxine, William, and Thesa, as well as 3 grandchildren, Sky, Alonzoe, and Tali. In the Philippines, he is renowned for pioneering the transition of entertainment news from talk programs and newspapers to primetime television.
How Mario Dumaual Died From Septic Shock
Mario Dumaual’s family announced the news of his passing on the reporter’s Facebook page, stating that he died from Septic Shock on July 5, 2023, at precisely 8:01 a.m.
Prior to his death, he had a heart attack in the first week of June 2023 and was admitted to the Philippine Heart Center, where he battled a severe fungal infection caused by the heart attack recovery. On June 8, 2023, his son, Miguel Dumaual, an ABS-CBN News Digital editor, broke the news of his father’s heart attack in a Facebook post, stating:
It’s been a difficult week, but we still have much to be grateful for. Papa suffered a heart attack last Monday and remains under critical care today, three days on
Miguel also stated that since he was born, his father has never been hospitalized.
Dumaual would have turned 65 on July 31, 2023, thus he died at the age of 64. Left to mourn him are his wife, Cheri Dumaual, 5 children, Luigi, Miguel, Maxine, William, and Thesa, as well as 3 grandchildren, Sky, Alonzoe, and Tali.
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What Is Septic Shock?
Septic Shock is a deadly condition that happens when Sepsis, a life-threatening medical emergency in which the body’s response to an infection is severe, occurs. It happens whenever an infection in the body sets off a chain reaction that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death if not treated promptly.
It mostly affects children and the elderly, especially those with weaker immune systems.
It can be treated by:
- Administering anti-biotic early
- Giving intravenous fluids (administering fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into the vein)
- Rapid source identification and control
- Support of major organ dysfunction
