Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has been hospitalized due to pneumonia, according to his wife Ariana. On Instagram, Ariana shared a photo of Deryck being wheeled on a gurney into an ambulance. She expressed that they were supposed to be celebrating their eight-year wedding anniversary in Chicago, but unexpected circumstances led them to spend the night in the emergency room instead. Deryck will now be staying in the hospital for a few days as he battles pneumonia.
Ariana revealed that Deryck’s heart is under strain, and there is a possibility of heart failure. This situation brings back difficult memories for them, as they have been through similar healthcare experiences before. Ariana knows of her husband’s strength, having witnessed his resilience, but seeing him in a hospital bed once again is tough. She promised to keep everyone updated and requested that people keep Deryck in their thoughts during this challenging time.
In 2014, Deryck experienced a health scare when he collapsed in his kitchen. He was rushed to the hospital, where doctors informed him that his liver and kidneys had failed. Fortunately, he has remained sober since that incident. Deryck expressed gratitude that it happened at the right time in his life and not later when his body wouldn’t have been able to handle it. He stated that he feels better than ever now and is in the best shape of his life.
Ariana, who has previously battled depression and survived a suicide attempt in 2013, joined Deryck in sobriety after his health scare. They now have two children together, Lydon Idby and Quentin Arlo.