I haven’t seen any update on Darren’s status since Monday. Like everyone else, my prayers are with him. I just got done watching one of his YouTube videos from nine days ago so it must have been one of the last ones he posted before he had his heart attack. It was really eerie watching it knowing that a few days later he would be fighting for his life. Best wishes to him and his family. If anyone has any verifiable news, please post or let me know if I’ve missed anything.
Darren Appleton
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telinoz
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Thanks for the update.
A good man and a terrific pool player, one of the very best in multiple disciplines. He has my best wishes. May he recover quickly and fully.
Thanks for the more recent news. It’s good to see that Darren seems to be showing improvement.
Is there any further news?
His bro hasn't posted anything newer.
I hope Darren proves me wrong, but I think his pro pool career is over. I think he will continue in pool in other ways... such as teaching the upcoming generation.
telinoz
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His Youtube channel is pretty good already.
So, if this does pan out this way he will still have a voice in the pool World.
Fingers crossed he makes a full recovery though.
The priority right now is survival and then hopefully a full recovery. He can consider playing pool later after those 2 are accomplished
Daz will always have a voice in pool. He’s a champion on and off the table. I’m confident that no news is good news and he’s making a recovery.
Fatboy
Can't put it any better.
Prayers for Daz and full recovery. The conditions he had to go through are hazardous, and until he is out of the hospital and is able to get back to common life, there is no guarantee the man is alright, unfortunately. Hope to see his cheerful grin again, and looking forward to him posting his drills routines. Keep fighting Darren!
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UPDATE FOR DARREN APPLETON
(January 1, 2023)
From Scott Frost - He’s been talking a lot which is great but at times getting a little frustrated or confused. He remembers a lot which is great and I think he probably just wants to go home. I’m certain he’s got a long road ahead but grateful to the family for their ongoing communication.
(January 1, 2023)
From Scott Frost - He’s been talking a lot which is great but at times getting a little frustrated or confused. He remembers a lot which is great and I think he probably just wants to go home. I’m certain he’s got a long road ahead but grateful to the family for their ongoing communication.
I wonder if his condition had anything to do with the drug test episode at the World Pool Championship ( He probably wasn't fealing good then, but didn't know it). Non typical symptoms (i.e. behavioral) can show up long before any physical symptoms come up.
I myself, in retrospect, had symptoms that were not considered typical.
I myself, in retrospect, had symptoms that were not considered typical.
The determination/fight this man showed when he won the Worlds.... tells me he'll make it thru this.
8intheside
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Hoping for a full recovery!
I am sorry to say I tend to agree with you.