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Concertgoer Dies After Suspected Heart Attack at Springsteen Show

4/7/2026

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Ben Colby, a 51-year-old fan at Bruce Springsteen's concert at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, died at a hospital after a suspected heart attack.
Joshua Roark and Jennifer Roark, both medical professionals, performed CPR for about 15 minutes amid the loud environment.
Friends remembered Colby as a devoted fan.
Organizers are reviewing medical response procedures at large events to prevent future tragedies.

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Ben Colby, a 51-year-old fan at Bruce Springsteen's concert at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, died at a hospital after a suspected heart attack.
Joshua Roark and Jennifer Roark, both medical professionals, performed CPR for about 15 minutes amid the loud environment.
Friends remembered Colby as a devoted fan.
Organizers are reviewing medical response procedures at large events to prevent future tragedies.