What caused Dean Winters amputations?

What caused Dean Winters amputations?

The “Law & Order: SVU” and “Oz” star almost died in 2009 after contracting a bacterial infection and going into cardiac arrest. After multiple operations and suffering gangrene, doctors amputated two of his toes and half of a thumb.

Why does Allstate’s Mayhem actor have multiple amputations?

During his recovery at home, the “Rescue Me” star contracted a bacterial infection and suffered through multiple operations and gangrene, which resulted in the amputation of two toes and half of a thumb. “It’s a very weird dichotomy.

What happened to actor Dean Winters?

In June 2009, Winters contracted a bacterial infection and collapsed upon arrival at his doctor’s office. While being transported across Central Park in an ambulance, he went into cardiac arrest for over two minutes.

What happened to the actor that plays mayhem?

The Mayhem actor did die (but he’s doing much better today)! According to HITC, he had a high fever the day before his collapse. Winters went into cardiac arrest for two minutes on the way to the hospital, but paramedics could revive him. Thankfully, paramedics revived him.