FOREVER GRATEFUL
Real Housewives’ Teddi Mellencamp reveals Jay Goldberg saved son’s life in heartbreaking post after doctor’s shock death
REAL Housewives star Teddi Mellencamp shared a heartbreaking post after Dr Jay Goldberg's shocking death, revealing the famed gynecologist saved her son's life.
Dr Goldberg, a famous gynecologist, was hiking in Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, , on May 30, when he suddenly suffered a heart attack and died.
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Days after his tragic death, star Teddi paid tribute to the beloved doctor, sharing a video of her undergoing a sonogram at Goldberg's office while pregnant with her youngest child, Dove.
"I write this with the heaviest heart as we mourn the passing of Dr. Jay Goldberg," Teddi wrote.
"An incredible doctor to so many, he brought all of my babies into this world, saving Cruz’s life in the process. I’m sure the many families he’s helped are also forever grateful.
"Our prayers and condolences go out to his family and loved ones as they mourn with the hope that the reminder of all the good he’s done brings some solace during this trying time. 😢🙏💕"
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'CODE BLUE'
In 2018, Teddi emotionally revealed that her son Cruz wasn't breathing when he was born.
“We had a really scary delivery with Cruz. They put him on me and one of the nurses was like, ‘He’s not okay, Code Blue.’ And I was just sitting there, and he wasn’t breathing,” she said at the time.
The frightened recalled a sea of doctoring coming in and sweeping Cruz out of the NICU.
"I just remember my sisters were in the room and they’re crying. [Teddi’s] crying. I was like, ‘Holy crap,’ ” her husband Edwin said.
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“I was just praying like, ‘Lord, give me one more chance. I’ll never do this again.’"
Cruz was eventually diagnosed with a heart condition and is now in good condition.
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SHOCKING DEATH
Goldberg worked at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he practiced obstetrics and gynecology at Women's Care Of Beverly Hills for over 20 years, according to their .
An emergency call came in at around 11.30am on May 29 while Goldberg was hiking along the Rustic Canyon.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said in a statement: "LAFD Air Ops located the patient and lowered two rescuers down.
"They conducted a patient assessment and determining death for an approximately 35yo [sic] male patient."
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Fire crews responded to the scene, where CBS reported that Goldberg was pronounced dead due to a heart attack. A full autopsy will be conducted.
Goldberg made an appearance on Bravo's RHOBH during a July 2020 episode.
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