Motrheads Mikkey Dee almost died from sepsis: Another day and Id be playing drums with Lemmy in heaven
A hellraiser of an infection.Former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee has revealed he nearly died because of a recent sepsis infection.The 61-year-old heavy metal rocker, who has been with the band Scorpions since 2016, shared details of his life-and-death battle on Thursday in a Facebook post.“Just a quick statement about what has been happening to me these past three weeks,” the Swedish-born star began his statement.“First I like to thank everyone for these heartwarming Christmas and New Years greetings, that I have not been able to respond to.
I always try to do that every year.”“This holiday season, I have been hospitalized with a very serious blood infection (Sepsis),” Dee confessed.“I was admitted for three weeks but now I am home fighting this bastard bacteria.” Sepsis is defined by the Mayo Clinic as a serious condition that causes the body’s infection-fighting processes to turn on the body and make the body’s organs work poorly.
Sepsis can lead to septic shock — a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs — which can be fatal.“Thankfully, I have received fantastic care at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, [Sweden] my hometown,” the Motörhead alum added.
“So thanks a million to all the Doctors and Nurses that have been giving me the most excellent care.After several operations, I am now back home and the numbers are all going in the right direction.
Still lots of recovery and rehab in front of me.”Dee also said that he is focused on his recovery so he can perform at the Scorpions’ upcoming Las Vegas residency.“Now I’m working a 100% to be back on the drum stool for the Residency that starts off in Las Vegas on February 27,” he wrote.“We have a tremendous 2025 to look forward to, celebrating 60 years of Scorpions and many exciting giggs [sic] around the world.”He concluded his post by saying, “the Stinger is out and I can’t wait to see you all o...