Tragedy Hits Anderson Cooper's Talk Show As Teen Guest Goes Into Coma
Posted on Oct 02, 2011 @ 08:31AM
A teenage boy has fallen into a coma after a skateboarding stunt he was taping for Anderson Cooper's new show went terribly wrong.
The youngster was allegedly being encouraged to record his wild behavior for an episode about the teenage mind, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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But when one of his stunts failed he fell and suffered a serious head injury, subsequently slipping into a coma.
A rep for the show issued a statement following the accident, confirming the tragedy.
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"Our producers were working with a teen and his parents on a show about the science of the Teenage Brain, based on a National Geographic story," it read.
"As part of our routine process, we ask guests for video footage and photos. We did not provide the family with a camera. On the morning that they were supposed to travel to NYC, we learned that the teen had been injured. We are very concerned about him, and are thinking of him and his family at this time."
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Cooper - whose syndicated daytime show is called 'Anderson' - also expressed his condolences.
"I was very saddened to hear the news of this accident, and want to express my deepest concerns for the teenager who was injured," he said.
"I take this situation seriously, and my thoughts and prayers for his health, well-being and recovery are with him and his family."
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Anderson Cooper should never be mistaken for a real journalist and CNN should never be mistaken for a real news channel. End of.
Posted Mon, 10/03/2011 - 2:49am
DamienHollard, I disagree with your point of view on both counts.
Posted Mon, 10/03/2011 - 4:18am
This kid could have done this stunt and had the same result WITHOUT the video. It's just unfortunate that it was being videotaped.
Posted Sun, 10/02/2011 - 11:34pm
How is the show responsbile in any way? If the parents allow their child to engage in high risk sports, that's exactly what it means...high risk (of injury). The show just asked for a video of it...something that you see every day on YouTube.
Posted Sun, 10/02/2011 - 11:29pm
This is just a horrible accident and no one is to blame here. I hope the kid pulls through this.
Posted Sun, 10/02/2011 - 8:35pm
This had nothing to do with Anderson Cooper. The fault is the kid's and the parents. Was he even wearing a helmet? It was the kid's choice to perform dangerous stunts on a skateboard. You're just asking to be inured on one of those things.
Posted Sun, 10/02/2011 - 5:36pm
The parents already signed contracts with Anderson, and the show encouraged the boy to get crazy.
All you homosexuals can defend Anderson all you like, but this is about responsibility.
Posted Sun, 10/02/2011 - 5:49pm
'Bagger alert! 'Bagger alert!
Posted Sun, 10/02/2011 - 10:43pm
The parents ARE responsible and so is the show if they encouraged him/parents with offer of money/fame. Parents have the ULTIMATE responsibility this kid but the show has a legal moral obligation and will lose in court when sued.
Posted Sun, 10/02/2011 - 8:29pm
The parents are dimwits for allowing this behavior, no doubt they only saw reality show dollar signs. And Latonka, go back to your tree house and stfu.
Posted Sun, 10/02/2011 - 7:13pm