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Below Deck Cameraman Fights for Life After Strokes

3/1/2025

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Brent Freeburg, a beloved cameraman from Below Deck, is fighting for his life in a coma after enduring two strokes and a subdural hematoma on February 15 in Redondo Beach, California. His family has rallied support through a GoFundMe, raising nearly $58,000 for his medical care. Encouraging updates reveal he’s showing signs of recovery, moving his toes and squeezing hands on command.

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Brent Freeburg, a beloved cameraman from Below Deck, is fighting for his life in a coma after enduring two strokes and a subdural hematoma on February 15 in Redondo Beach, California. His family has rallied support through a GoFundMe, raising nearly $58,000 for his medical care. Encouraging updates reveal he’s showing signs of recovery, moving his toes and squeezing hands on command.