What was the cause of Richard Holbrooke's death?
Car Accident
Cancer
Complications of an aortic dissection
Heart Attack
Answer
The cause of Richard Holbrooke's death was complications arising from an aortic dissection, a sudden tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart. This medical emergency can cause life-threatening bleeding and disrupt blood flow to vital organs. He underwent a 21-hour emergency surgery to repair the tear but unfortunately succumbed to complications following the surgery.
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