>Davis had an operation to remove polyps from his larynx in October 1955.>The doctors told him to remain silent after the operation, but he got into an argument that permanently damaged his vocal cords and gave him a raspy voice for the rest of his life.>In early September 1991, Davis checked into St. John's Hospital near his home in Santa Monica, California, for routine tests.>Doctors suggested he have a tracheal tube implanted to relieve his breathing after repeated bouts of bronchial pneumonia.>A tracheal tube would have made playing the trumpet nearly impossible.>The suggestion provoked an outburst from Davis that led to an intracerebral hemorrhage followed by a coma.>After several days on life support, his machine was turned off and he died on September 28, 1991kwab
shoulda learned to tickle them ivories
>>131902475he actually had HIV. the story about throat surgery was just a cover.
>>131902504first i hear of that, sauce?