Have Bret Michaels brushes with death made him finally propose to the mother of his two children? According to Star Magazine the answer is yes, and if you look at that picture of Kristi Lynn Gibson with their two daughters, Raine Elizabeth, 10, and Jorja Bleu, 5 she seems to be wearing a ring on her ring finger. Well the lead singer of Poison explained it all to the CBS Early Show, “No. It’s a work in progress,” he told Hill. “What happened is she has a beautiful promise ring. A promise ring, a friendship ring with benefits. So, it’s — that’s what we call it. But, yes, is it a work in progress. Absolutely. She’s a beautiful woman. She’s strong. I love her. We respect each other. And I think that’s the start of a great relationship.” They have been together for 16 years, have two beautiful girls together and he has nearly died three times this year…WTF is waiting for??? He needs to take her to Vegas and make her an honest woman already!!!
Just a over a month ago Bret Michaels was knock knock knocking on death’s door after having an emergency appendectomy and suffering a subarachnoid hemorrhage, but yesterday he was back on stage rocking like none of that ever happened. Bret Michaels might have given Bill & Ted the all important words to enter heaven, but he has taught the importance that the sheer will to live can do miracles and stall people from entering heaven. I am really in awe of him. It is hard to believe that a month ago we were expecting to read his obit, and now he is back on stage living it up. Just goes to show you have to live every day to its fullest.
I can’t believe after Rock of Love that I would ever think of the Poison singer as an inspiration, but you know what I do.
A day after he deservingly won Celebrity Apprentice, he wrote a thank you note to his fans on Facebook for the first time since his near-death experience a month ago.
With all of my heart, soul and the remaining organs I have left (lol) I would like to thank each and every one of you for all of your support and awesomeness. All the good vibes and well wishes gave me the strength to go back to New York and win Celebrity Apprentice. I am not at 100% yet but I have every intention of trying to continue the tour starting Friday in Biloxi. I hope to see your rockin rollin, smiling faces on the road… that is the best medicine I can think of right now. You rock my world.
Love and respect,
Bret Michaels
His sheer will power to live and enjoy life to the fullest is so admirable to me. I have to admit before Celebrity Apprentice and his health issues, I just thought he was a cheesy ’80s hair band rocker who did the Rock of Loves. But in 2010 I learned he is a really cool dude who I tip my bandanna too.
People asked me if he deserved to win CA and my answer is yes. He was a great competitor all season long and did a much better job with the Snapple campaign than Holly Robinson Peete. Plus he was a much better team player, so I am happy he won! You go Bret.
Now let’s hope he wins he biggest challenge and is 100% by Friday so he can continue touring like he really wants to do.
Bret Michaels made a glorious return to the finale of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice and heard the two words “You’re hired” from Donald Trump! As if there was any doubt.
It is still amazing to me that a month after we weren’t sure if Bret Michaels would be alive to see the finale of the show, he was able to be there (a)live. His spirit to live was enough for the win, but the way he played the game is why he brought home the prize for his charity. Congrats!
A day after Bret Michaels made his televised appearance on Oprah, comes word on his Facebook that he was hospitalized for the third time in two months for another life threatening condition.
Bret Michaels was readmitted to the hospital this week after suffering numbness on the left side of his body, predominately his face and hands which doctors described as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or warning stroke. While MRI and CT scan tests were being conducted, Michaels also received a Doppler Ultrasound of his legs and lower abdomen looking for blood clots and most importantly an Ultrasound Bubble Test of his heart was conducted which proved positive for a Patent Forum Ovale (PFO), a hole in the heart. Dr. Zabramski (Bret’s neurosurgeon), Dr. Becker (who ordered the test), Dr. Cook (who conducted the test) and Dr. Frey (Director, Outpatient Stroke Program) all confirmed the results.
Dr. Zabramski states “There is no doubt that the positive Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is devastating news to Bret and his family. The good news is that it is operable and treatable and we think we may have diagnosed the problem that caused the Transient Ischemic Attach (TIA) or warning stroke; however we feel it is highly unlikely this is connected to the brain hemorrhage he suffered just a few weeks earlier. Once again it is great that he quickly reacted to the severe numbness and got to the hospital immediately.”
Dr. Zabramski continues, “I realize Bret wants to make a full recovery so that he can be active with his family, attempt to attend the finale of Celebrity Apprentice and especially get back on the road to continue making music. Without a doubt he is very determined to get healthy and make a 100% recovery. Medically speaking it is a fantastic attitude both mentally and physically for him to have. However, Bret’s brain and body are not quite 100% yet, especially with the hole found in his heart. Further tests will be conducted throughout the week and I will have more information next week as to how this Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) will be treated. For now, Bret will be treated with outpatient care which includes a daily injection of Lovenox (a blood thinner to reduce the chance of blood clots) and blood tests.”
Bret’s rep, Janna Elias, states “Bret wants everyone to know he cannot thank you enough for all of the well wishes, prayers, and good vibes you have sent his way. Even though these last few months have been tough on him and his family, especially this most recent setback, he is in good spirits, great medical hands and is positive and hopeful that everything is going to be OK. He is up, walking, talking, continuing his daily rehab and very happy to be alive but he has made it clear he is sick and tired of being in the hospital and is ready to rock again.”
Let’s pray that he is able to rock again soon and will be able to some how be part of Sunday’s finale for Celebrity Apprentice on NBC at 9p because if anyone deserves to win it, it is him. They say bad things come in threes, let’s hope this is the third and final health issue he has to deal with. 2010 has been a sh!tty year for his health and to have so many things unrelated like that, it is crazy. Let’s pray this is it for him and he makes a full recovery because we want to see him rock and Rock of Love again!!!
UPDATE: Donald Trump just Tweeted this, “The latest update on Bret Michaels is that he’s making every effort to attend the live finale of Celebrity Apprentice on Sunday–so tune in!”
