The British reality star, aged just 33, claims vaping triggered a severe heart emergency that landed him in hospital for a week. As Olender publicly reveals his ordeal, his story is making fans and the health community rethink the true risks of e-cigarettes.
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Sudden pain and a hospital dash: Fraser’s ordeal in London
In June 2024, Fraser Olender faced every young person’s nightmare. What started as intense chest pain and breathlessness quickly spiralled into a dramatic medical emergency. Rushed to a London hospital, Olender recalls:
“The pain was so bad I didn’t respond to two morphine injections”
A moment he now describes as the scariest of his life. Doctors kept him under round-the-clock observation for a solid week, desperately trying to pin down the cause behind his frightening symptoms.
Eventually, a team of specialists diagnosed Olender with a vaping-related lung injury known as EVALI. Things then got even more serious: the e-cigarette habit had triggered a dangerous coronary artery spasm, temporarily cutting off his heart’s blood supply. According to medics, this spasm led to what’s called an ST-elevation myocardial infarction—a full-blown heart attack. Even now, weeks later, Olender is still recovering from the ordeal.
Fraser warns his fans and shares positive updates
With over 250,000 Instagram followers, Olender isn’t keeping quiet. He’s sharing his story to “warn others about the risks of vaping,” posting photos from his hospital bed and answering heartfelt messages from worried fans. In one post, Fraser urged:
“If you’ve been thinking about quitting vaping, do it cold turkey. Right now.”
The response from the public and fellow celebrities like Denise Welch, Lucy Watson, and Montana Brown has been overwhelming, with many backing his campaign against vaping.
Fraser also notes he feels “massively better” now, both physically and mentally, since quitting e-cigarettes. He even claims his skin looks healthier, leaving no doubt in his mind about the benefits of giving up the habit. Even three weeks after the incident, Fraser remains under medical care—but he’s proudly celebrating every step of his recovery.
Doctors and associations speak up as the vaping debate reignites
Medical professionals are weighing in on Olender's story, reminding the public that young, healthy adults aren’t immune to vaping’s dangers. The American Heart Association (AHA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and British Heart Foundation (BHF) all warn about the potential risks e-cigarettes pose to the lungs, heart, and even teeth and brain. Dr Michael Heffernan and Dr Mike McKean have both pointed out the possible severity of coronary artery spasms—a risk Olender experienced first-hand.
As Fraser Olender recovers, his case is already reigniting discussion about just how safe vaping really is. Is this a wake-up call to ditch the habit for good? Time will tell, but for now, the star’s frank journey is rallying a wave of new attention from media and health experts alike.
Community support and a renewed focus on health
The outpouring of support Fraser Olender has received is remarkable—not only from fans and viewers but also from fellow reality personalities. Comments and messages of encouragement flowed in, helping him stay positive through some harrowing days in the hospital. The encouragement seems to have galvanised his resolve, as he continues to serve as an informal ambassador for “quitting vaping now.”
The repercussions of his public warning are already visible online, as debates around the real impact of vaping on young people and the importance of education about its potential consequences once again gain momentum. Could Olender’s story prompt others to make life-saving changes?
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Reality star claims VAPING caused heart attack at 33 years old after hospital dash in London
