Shebby’s death not linked to booster shot, says son
Sonuljit Singh says doctors were certain that Shebby died of a heart attack, and a post-mortem examination showed three blockages of the arteries.
PETALING JAYA: The family of former national footballer Serbegeth “Shebby” Singh has clarified that he died of a heart attack and his death is not linked to a Covid-19 booster shot taken five days before he died, as is being speculated on social media.
Shebby’s son Sonuljit Singh said social media users had been irresponsible by blaming Shebby’s death on the vaccination, especially with a viral message claiming he had been vaccinated with the booster shot two days before.
“He had it on Jan 7 and left us five days later as everyone knows. We do not know what booster shot he had taken as the MySejahtera app had not been updated yet.
“But the doctors told us the cause of his death was 99% related to a heart attack as his post mortem showed three of his coronary arteries having blockages. All his vital organs were in perfect working condition and there were also no signs of any allergic reaction,” he told FMT.
Initial reports said that Shebby, who was 61, collapsed and died from a heart attack while out cycling on Jan 12.
However, a social media message that has gone viral claimed that Shebby died two days after the booster dose. Quoting unnamed sources, the message said he appeared very tired after the booster dose which may indicate heart problems and insufficient oxygen intake.
Sonuljit said doctors informed him that his father was also having cardiac fibrosis and it was almost certain that he may have had a silent heart attack some time ago, considering the severe blockages in his arteries.
“His father, siblings and many of his relatives have a history of similar ailments which makes them all fall in the high-risk category,” he said. “My father’s family’s medical history is bad. His heart was ready to go at any time and it had nothing to do with the booster shot.”
He said Shebby also had diabetes two years ago with a sudden spike in sugar level but he was a disciplined man and brought it down to a very healthy level and had it under control without medication for some time before his death,
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Sonuljit hoped that Malaysians would show some respect to his late father and his family instead of spreading unverified information.