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Matt Pinfield Awakens from Two-Month Coma Following Stroke

The former MTV VJ and radio host is recovering in Los Angeles and plans to return to work after outpatient care.

  • Matt Pinfield, 63, suffered a stroke in January and remained unresponsive for two months before waking up in February.
  • He is currently recovering in a Los Angeles rehabilitation center and hopes to transition to outpatient care by the end of March.
  • Pinfield credited his eldest daughter, Jessica, with saving his life by assuming temporary guardianship of his medical and financial decisions during his hospitalization.
  • During his recovery, Pinfield astounded friends by immediately discussing music and quoting lyrics, showcasing his enduring passion and sharp memory.
  • Support poured in from the music and broadcasting community, with figures like Shirley Manson and Butch Walker publicly expressing their admiration and well-wishes.
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