Local chef survives torn aorta after transforming her health
Local News

Local chef survives torn aorta after transforming her health

By WTOL
February 4, 2026, 9:29 AM EST
7
Views
Listen to this article

OREGON, Ohio (WTOL) — Chef Ella Dudek’s weight loss journey, after suffering multiple heart attacks and a near-fatal aortic dissection, led to her survival when doctors gave her only a 14% chance of living.

VIEW ORIGINAL SOURCE

READ NEXT
Tracking Snow For The AM Commute Friday
WTOL's photo
WTOL

Related Posts

Crime ProMedica physician indicted on assault charges for allegedly breaking infant’s limbs, ribs

ProMedica physician indicted on assault charges for allegedly breaking infant’s limbs, ribs
Local News Vendors turned away from Michigan Oddities and Horror Fest cite overbooking, scheduling issues

Vendors turned away from Michigan Oddities and Horror Fest cite overbooking, scheduling issues
Local News Local cruelty investigators see uptick in calls about pets being left outside

Local cruelty investigators see uptick in calls about pets being left outside
Local News What happened to Chloe Kim’s shoulder?

What happened to Chloe Kim’s shoulder?
Local News The Heights restaurant abruptly closes in downtown Toledo

The Heights restaurant abruptly closes in downtown Toledo
Education President of Lourdes University begins plan for institution’s closure

President of Lourdes University begins plan for institution’s closure
Local News Wood County Sheriff’s Office announces Super Bowl weekend traffic blitz

Wood County Sheriff’s Office announces Super Bowl weekend traffic blitz
Crime 10-year-old boy shot in west Toledo

10-year-old boy shot in west Toledo
Local News Owens sees increase enrollment for sixth consecutive semester

Owens sees increase enrollment for sixth consecutive semester
Local News Toledo Zoo evacuated Friday morning after bomb threat, police say

Toledo Zoo evacuated Friday morning after bomb threat, police say
Crime Police pursuit ends with three people taken to hospital after crash

Police pursuit ends with three people taken to hospital after crash
Local News Concerns arise in Hancock County amid uncertainty of temporary protected status

Concerns arise in Hancock County amid uncertainty of temporary protected status

More in Local News

Local News Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declares state of emergency in Ohio ahead of expected winter storm

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declares state of emergency in Ohio ahead of expected winter storm
Local News WATCH: Shaun White surprises New Yorkers in Central Park with snowboarding stunts during winter storm

WATCH: Shaun White surprises New Yorkers in Central Park with snowboarding stunts during winter storm
Crime The trial in the Dee Warner murder begins

The trial in the Dee Warner murder begins
Local News Teen girl shot, killed in Northwood; 18-year-old charged

Teen girl shot, killed in Northwood; 18-year-old charged
Local News Phone scammers trying to steal money by impersonating Lucas County court

Phone scammers trying to steal money by impersonating Lucas County court
Local News One of the first hockey games of the 2026 Olympics postponed after stomach virus depletes roster

One of the first hockey games of the 2026 Olympics postponed after stomach virus depletes roster
Local News Lucas County makes plans for jail fix and assessment

Lucas County makes plans for jail fix and assessment
Local News A digital town square | A 2026 guide to your Toledo City Council

A digital town square | A 2026 guide to your Toledo City Council
Local News ‘Fresh, elevated wine experience’ One of Each to open in Vistula District’s Ostrich Towne

‘Fresh, elevated wine experience’ One of Each to open in Vistula District’s Ostrich Towne
Local News Day 2 of jury selection in Dale Warner trial: Facebook group a likely factor in dismissal of 5 potential jurors

Day 2 of jury selection in Dale Warner trial: Facebook group a likely factor in dismissal of 5 potential jurors

Top Stories

Top
Stories

May 20
1 Bright Side: May 18, 2026

Bright Side: May 18, 2026
13abc
•
3 minutes ago
2 Toledo girl at center of controversial arrest video arrested Monday in shooting case

Toledo girl at center of controversial arrest video arrested Monday in shooting case
13abc
•
3 minutes ago
3 Trump’s Iran strategy faces its hardest test as Tehran refuses to bend

Trump’s Iran strategy faces its hardest test as Tehran refuses to bend
Fox News
•
19 hours ago
4 Idaho Gov Brad Little defeats crowded GOP primary field in third-term bid

Idaho Gov Brad Little defeats crowded GOP primary field in third-term bid
Fox News
•
5 hours ago
5 Local taxi owner is living her dream and hoping to inspire others

Local taxi owner is living her dream and hoping to inspire others
13abc
•
3 minutes ago
6 How Trump survives blunders through repetition and message discipline

How Trump survives blunders through repetition and message discipline
Fox News
•
3 hours ago
7 Jeff Foxworthy stand-up special ‘The Joke’s On Me’ premieres June 1

Jeff Foxworthy stand-up special ‘The Joke’s On Me’ premieres June 1
Fox News
•
17 hours ago
8 Hegseth shrugs off ethical limits, hits the campaign trail to slam Trump target

Hegseth shrugs off ethical limits, hits the campaign trail to slam Trump target
MS NOW
•
22 hours ago
9 NFL owners unanimously vote to bring Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville’s new billion stadium in 2030

NFL owners unanimously vote to bring Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville’s new $2 billion stadium in 2030
Fox News
•
16 hours ago
10 Blanche said he won’t recommend a Maxwell pardon. Trump could still grant one.

Blanche said he won’t recommend a Maxwell pardon. Trump could still grant one.
MS NOW
•
16 hours ago

The Daily Fresh